Re: Alumni Interviews Help Required

My father was a Princeton alum and interviewed for years, I don't think 
they count for much.

Dad used to complain that all the people he liked were turned down and 
the ones he didn't care for got accepted. And I suspect that was true - 
Dad wanted kids who were like the clubby Princeton he knew in the 30's, 
and Princeton wants a modern, diverse university.

I think there are basically 2 reasons for the alumni interview: first, 
they are embarrassed to be charging enormous sums and offering a 
'personal' experience and yet making all their decisions from a file 
folder. This is a sop.

The other is that it gives alumni something to do.

My son's reaction to his alumni interviewer was so negative that he 
withdrew his application. So sometimes it does more harm than good. (He 
was right. Princeton was the wrong place for him.)

Just my 2¢,

DJ

n article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (The Kid) wrote:

> Hello everyone,
> (Sorry Irrational Number ,But the intent was right ,You can also help) 
>  Thanks
>  Also tell me whether do the university people send the alumni all the
>  files and data regarding the applicant?
>  I am applying Early Decision. I have also heard that the alumni is
>  interviewing the Regular decision applicants a few days after Early
>  Decision.So will the interviewer be sending the comparative report of
>  the Early and regular decision applicants which may hamper my
>  chances.Or will that not affect my decision.
>   How big a role does the interview play for international students
>  (especially as there are 3-4 early applicants from my city) in
>  Princeton admissions.
>  
>  Doesn't everyone get an interview call? Hey rick++, which college do
>  you take  interviews for.
>  Thanks Again