Top Tier Admissions
A formal on-campus college interview with an admissions officer was once a rite of passage for aspiring college applicants. Today, with the huge rise in application numbers coupled with enhanced attention to equity, many fewer schools offer interviews directly with their admissions office staff. And to downplay associated stress, interviews are often now called “chats,” […]
We’ve spoken before about the importance of college interviews, which give schools a chance to get to know you outside of the written pages of your application. These interviews also offer you a chance to learn more about your target schools and—equally important—to demonstrate interest in them, which can have a serious impact on your […]
Alumni interviews can often strike panic in the hearts of high school seniors. However, by breaking down the interview structure and its role in the admissions process, you can feel confident heading into the conversation. First, it’s important to know that alumni interviews are fairly low-stakes in terms of their relative value in the application […]
Welcome to interview season! We’re getting a lot of questions this month about college interviews. What is the purpose of admissions interviews? When do they take place? Are they informational or evaluative? On campus or virtual? How much weight do they carry? Will I be interviewed by a current student? An alum? An admissions officer? […]
This year’s admissions process certainly looks different. Schools have gone test-optional, campus tours have moved online, and college admissions interviews — traditionally held in-person with alumni or admissions officers — have shifted to a virtual format. For many students, this last change feels particularly challenging. Interviews are stressful at the best of times; connecting with […]
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