Yale Interview Tomorrow - HELP!

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<p>So basically, I have my interview tomorrow and I'm not sure what to wear. It's at my interviewer's house. I can pick from the following:</p>

<p>A Jeans, sneakers and a casual collared shirt - casual means it is American Eagle and has broad stripes, not exactly anything fancy</p>

<p>B Suit pants and a white collared shirt, no tie</p>

<p>C Suit pants, white collared shirt, and tie</p>

<p>D Full suit (including jacket)</p>

<p>Sorry for the obsessive-compulsive-ness of this question and THANKS!!</p>

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<p>go with D) full suit to be safe</p>

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<p>Thanks - anything else I should bring? Also, should I take notes on stuff he says as well?</p>

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<p>Are you going right after school? If you are, I’d just go with B. </p>

<p>Maybe bring a notebook, but I don’t think you’ll need it.</p>

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<p>I would go/went with B - I was actually dressed a little nicer than my interviewer, so I think a suit might be overkill. Definitely NOT A.</p>

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<p>I wore jeans and a shirt with a nice hoodie from aeropostale
Be natural dude, the Harvard dude told me to dress casually and the yale lady was dressed casually so I was too.</p>

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<p>Definitely not D. B is probably the best way to go. And I don’t see why you’d need a notebook…If you were taking notes during the interview that could make it awkward, so I would advise against it. Maybe take a general resume along, and only give it to your interviewer if (s)he asks for it.</p>

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<p>I choose E:
A Yale shirt and jeans.</p>

<p>Personally, I went for a sweater (over Yale shirt, for good luck) and khakis. I think in general that makes it pretty safe to be neither under- nor overdressed.</p>

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<p>Khakis/nice pants and a collared shirt. Especially if you’re coming from school. But not jeans. And probably not a full suit, either. And some nice shoes. </p>

<p>Look comfortable but don’t wear what you usually wear to school (unless khakis and a collared shirt is what you usually wear). </p>

<p>My interviewer was really laid back and dressed casually but a nice first impression never hurts! At least it looks like you put SOME thought into the interview.</p>

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<p>I second dan92, I went with B as well and was dressed more formally than my interviewer. A suit is overkill and I would say a Yale shirt sounds a bit much. (well, especially for those who don’t have them :frowning: )</p>

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<p>Depends on your interviewer. Remember… Google stalk! Google stalk. </p>

<p>If I was interviewing someone at the age of 22, right after graduation, I couldn’t care less if seniors wore a T-shirt and shorts to the interview. </p>

<p>Or you can get one of those serious old alumni who’s last name is curiously the same as that of an old building at Yale.</p>

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<p>B. Don’t go for anything above that unless your interview location warrants such attire (such as a law office or something equivalent.)</p>

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<p>I would say definitely go for B
Good luck!</p>

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<p>I think I freaked out like this last year. Now I am really laughing at you.
OP: the interview is for the alum to get a sense of who you are, not size you up. That being said, you HAvE to dress well. Do not wear a suit! Do not wear suit pants, because they are to be worn WITH suits.
I wore a simple dress, but that was very irrelevant. </p>

<p>You could wear a pair of khakis and a polo shirt with a black shoe. Top it off with a nice smile!</p>

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<p>and some people had interviews at homes too. Be open about the interview. If she offers you anything do not push it away.
The last OP who had an interview at home got a book in return (gosh, my memory is bad)</p>

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<p>yea my interview was at my house. I just wore a nice skirt and blouse and I baked my interviewer cookies and made him coffee =] (not saying that you have to do that lol. but I like to bake so I just took advantage of the opportunity)</p>

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<p>I am going to wear a nice polo shirt, khaki pants, and casual dress shoes.</p>