<p>Let me begin by saying that the interview for Harvard is very important because it gives a more personal side to the application and I think it is a good addition to one's app (for most people, at least). But I could not tell if my interview went well or not. My interviewer was placid, asked questions, but wanted to know how I felt at certain moments during my classes, and why I liked what I did besides the obvious reasons. What I truly felt inside. I wasn't ready for such deep probing. It was a little hard and I kind of fumbled for some answers here and there. In the end I felt I gave it my all, but I really could not tell how it went, so that was a bit unsettling. I like to know how I did when I come away from an exam, interview, etc. Did this happen to you? How do you know your interviewer is really interested and isnt just writing down notes? It may seem like an obvious answer to many, but not to me. Thx for the help in advance.</p>
<p>man..my interviewer just kept writing and writing..soemtimes i wanted to see what she was writing!..well obviously what i was saiyng..but there had to be more..more more man more!</p>
<p>the fact that your interviewer writes notes doesn't necessarily mean that they're not interested. maybe they're just so enthralled that they have to take everything down so they remember when they write your letter...</p>
<p>Good interview:</p>
<p>You forget you are talking to someone 25 years older/younger. You lose track of the time a little bit. You both learn something. It is fun for both people. You both think: that's the sort of person I would have liked to know in college.</p>
<p>my interviewer yawned several times!! but he yawned 2 minutes into the interview (8.30 am) so i didn't think it had anything to do with my talking...</p>
<p>Either that or it's false hope.</p>
<p>when he cries</p>
<p>Interviewers take notes to remember what you say. Harvard wants interviewers' reports to quote or to at least paraphrase what students say.</p>