Do MIT interview see your application?

No. The interviewers, often alumni, only get basic info like your name and high school.

Do Harvard interviewers read your essays?

After each Harvard hopeful submits an online application — replete with test scores, transcripts, and personal essays — the vast majority of students sign up for an interview with a College alumnus tasked with evaluating the candidate. The interviewers never see the interviewees’ Harvard applications.

What percentage of MIT students get an interview?

Last year, of eligible applicants, we admitted 15\% of those who had an interview (or who had their interview waived) but only 5\% of those who chose not to interview. Interviews are conducted by Educational Counselors, or ECs — MIT alumni volunteers who meet with applicants in their home communities.

Do college interviews read your application?

Admissions officers will consider the interview when evaluating your application (although they’ll be much more interested in your grades, test scores, and college essays). A few schools require interviews or have a specific process for them.

Do interviewers read your essays?

Most applicants will interview blind; that is, your interviewers will have NOT read your work. That means, the interview is your only chance to impress them with your “greatest hits,” so do it, do it. So yes, yes, and yes – you CAN repeat your essays in your interviews. In fact, if you don’t, you are doing it wrong.

Do Harvard alumni interviewers see your application?

It is important for you to know our alumni interviewers do not have access to your application – they only have your name, your contact information and the name of your high school.

How does MIT decide who gets an interview?

MIT sends out members of the MIT Educational Council, a group of 5000 previous MIT graduates, to interview prospective students each application cycle. MIT, just like other schools that interview, tries to ensure that every applicant has a chance to interview.

Does MIT give everyone an interview?

To ensure everyone’s health and safety, we will hold all interviews virtually for the 2021–2022 application. Interviews are not a required part of the MIT application. While we try to offer as many interviews as we can, we have limited availability and may not able to offer interviews to all applicants.

Does MIT require an interview for graduate school admission?

Interviews are not a required part of the MIT application. While we try to offer as many interviews as we can, we have limited availability and may not able to offer interviews to all applicants. If your interview is waived, it will not put you at a disadvantage in the admissions process.

How important is the interview in admissions?

The interview is not a decisive factor in admissions, it is what is known as a “tip” factor, meaning it could tip the decision in your favor, or not in your favor. Some universities are interested in your character and your integrity. A great interview, where you and the interviewer “hit it off” can help your cause.

What to wear for college admissions interview?

For a college interview, a suit is often overkill. White collar professionals often wear suits and ties, so the dress is appropriate for the interview. College students almost never wear a suit, and the admissions counselors who interview you won’t expect you to wear one.