I’ve had 4 interviews and although my MIT interview went really well, she didn’t say anything like that. My Northwestern interview was pretty mediocre and she didn’t say anything like that either. I had an interview with an AO at Bard College at Simon’s Rock and she also said something along the lines of you’re very talented and we’d be lucky to have you but that doesn’t really matter to me because I don’t think I’d be attending Simon’s Rock.
But my Dartmouth interview went so well omg! He was a very energetic and extroverted guy and that’s why he matched my vibe, unlike my other interviewers who were pretty calm and reserved. Apparently he’d been to Bangalore a while ago (that’s where I live) and even before our interview, we had a pretty long conversation via email.
At the end of the interview, he told me that I was one of the most talented and accomplished students he has interviewed and that he hasn’t met any other student with an educational background like mine. He also told me that Dartmouth would be very lucky to have me and he told me to keep him updated on where else I get in (he asked me about where I applied and if I heard back from any of them). He also told me that he had 2 sons who just finished the college application process and that he’d be willing to help me out if I have any doubts or needed any other assistance!
I mean even if I don’t get in (it’s now my top choice!), I’ll take solace in the fact that I had an amazing interview and honestly, I don’t know why it was that great but I don’t think I’ll ever forget the interview!