<p>Lola, as an interviewer for Yale, I was really shocked to see your report of an alumni interviewer who (a) asked for an essay on the spot and then (b) passed judgment on the student. Alumni interviewers aren’t supposed to ask for writing samples, nor provide that sort of feedback. A student with that sort of experience should please get in touch with the Admissions Office without fear of repercussions. I can say with confidence that they would like to prevent that sort of occurrence in the future … but unless they know who wasn’t following their guidelines, they have no way to provide appropriate guidance to prevent a recurrence. T26E4 had it exactly right.</p>
<p>i’ll definitely tell my friend to contact the Admissions Office. thank you.</p>