<p>I just got a U Penn interview. I know they don't interview everybody... Do they choose randomly? Is it out of merit? Do good interview help your chances of admission?</p>
<p>I am assuming you submitted an application under ED? Being selected for an interview is a good sign. Prepare well, and good luck! A good interview will definitely help. :)</p>
<p>Is this an alumni interview? Those are based pretty much on where you live and how many interviewers are available. In that respect, they are random.</p>
<p>qialah is right. It is random and not based on merit. armarathineD is incorrect. And interviews are the (rightfully) smallest portion of your file. </p>
<p>“A good interview will definitely help” Not necessarily.</p>
<p>Thanks for answering guys. Bump!</p>
<p>No need to bump. T26E4 and quilah have both given good answers.</p>
<p>Ahh, I apologize! Must have incorrect information from somewhere.</p>