Interview For All? - Page 2

skp · 01-22-2008, 11:49 AM

I live out in nowheresville, South Dakota. Is it possible to get any kind of interview?

sly_vt · 01-22-2008, 06:14 PM

Brown's goal is to interview 100% of the applicants; I know that every year more than 90% are interviewed, and some of the ones not interviewed go to prep schools, where no interviewing occurs.

If you want an interview, it's OK to call admissions and say so. Something usually can be arranged. But don't call for another couple weeks.

kjcastillo1990 · 01-28-2008, 08:57 PM

LOL, I love how my interviewer calls me at 9:30pm today. :-P At first I thought it was a wrong number (i wasn't rude, don't worry

), and then I realized that he was going to be my interviewer for Brown University. Sorta psyched, yet sorta nervous at the same time....It's my first Ivy-league interview!

AudiB4 · 01-28-2008, 10:21 PM

Just be yourself. And have a few questions to ask the interviewer-things that you might really like to know about, It is your opportunity to have a one-to-one discussion with someone who has attended Brown and a good source of info for you. Don't be nervous.

guitars101 · 01-29-2008, 10:49 AM

My s also read on the website that Brown will contact you for an interview after they receive your application if there are alumni in your area. He still has not received a call, but a friend of his did and also had his interview. hmm...

salpert · 01-29-2008, 07:29 PM

I haven't gotten any info for an interview

fringey323 · 01-29-2008, 08:05 PM

Me neither :-(

kjcastillo1990 · 01-29-2008, 09:48 PM

Don't worry, guys, there's a lot of interviews that take place in February. They might contact you within the next week or two.

LesOs · 01-31-2008, 05:53 PM

Grrr. Someone at my school has already been contacted. Contact me! Contact me!

SillBill · 01-31-2008, 08:25 PM

I was contacted, but I don't WANT an interview! I missed my interviewer's call, and I don't want to call him back.... I'm nervous that he is going to ask things like, "Which novel do you find most intellectually stimulating and why? What is the philosophical reasoning behind your decision to apply to Brown?" etc...

Do I HAVE to have the interview now that I've been contacted?!?!

AudiB4 · 01-31-2008, 08:58 PM

you are reading much to much into this. I think it would be a poor reflection on your part not to contact your interviewer and schedule an interview. The interviews are supposed to help the student applying and put a "face" on an impersonal process. It is your opportunity to find out more about the school you may be spending the next 4 years of your life at. My son's interview was at the local library-very casual and he asked questions like Why Brown? What do you want to study there? What clubs/organizations might you like to join? He did not ask any real tough questions and it was not a "test". Don't sweat this-it is very casual and and it would be in your best interest to contact the interviewer and meet-I think it would not look too good on your behalf if you were to ignore the call. Good luck.

kjcastillo1990 · 02-02-2008, 08:06 PM

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I'm nervous that he is going to ask things like, "Which novel do you find most intellectually stimulating and why? What is the philosophical reasoning behind your decision to apply to Brown?" etc...

Do I HAVE to have the interview now that I've been contacted?!?!

Of all the interviews I've had so far, NONE of them asked questions like that. Most of these interviews are conducted by alumni in a casual atmosphere like a coffee shop, library, or someone's house. In fact, in the Brown Interviewer's guide it says NOT to pressure or "drill" the applicant.

Here's what the Brown Alumni Interview handbook says in case you're still iffy about the interview (which IMO you shouldn't, it's not that bad at all

):

BASC Handbook excerpt

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The Interview
Use the interview as an opportunity for relationship building
Personal attention is BASC’s chief contribution to Brown’s overall student recruitment efforts. Your role is to be the face of the University, providing a personal touch for what may seem to the applicants to be a large institution.

Make the interview as comfortable and convenient for the applicant as possible. Many applicants are understandably nervous about the interview. Start out the interview with easy questions about their high school and their extracurricular activities. Do not ask them about their class rank, SAT scores, or GPAs, as these questions often make the students uneasy and give the wrong impression about Brown. Also, do not discuss the candidate’s chances of admission or criticize other colleges.

Explain to the applicants that the interview is not a deciding factor in their application; there is very little they might do or say that would guarantee a denial. Instead, this is a chance for them to find out more about Brown University. Choosing the right college is an enormous decision, and this interview should help students feel more confident about making choices.

"Do’s and Don’ts”
Don't feel you have to give every student a "Brown wants you" message; given the 15% admission rate, this may unfairly raise expectations.
Do convey respect for each student, along with the message that Brown is a great place with a lot to offer. This applies even to students who may not particularly impress you, as sometimes the talents or qualities for which the Admission Office may admit a student may not be evident during the interview.
Do have a wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion. Always remember that we, as alumni, represent the Brown community and our views can be misinterpreted as those of the university. The interview should not be used to test, challenge, persuade, dissuade, debate, confront, corner, or show up the applicant. This obviously applies to sensitive topics such as race, sexuality, religion, and politics, which people often take very personally.
Don’t spend the entire interview reminiscing about your time at Brown, but feel free to briefly share your experiences and discuss facets of the Brown experience which may be especially well suited to the student.

LesOs · 02-03-2008, 08:12 AM

Ha, the day after I posted my last message, I was contacted.
I have my interview tomorrow. Whee!
I think that the interview is one of my strong points... even though it doesn't really count for anything.

Dudboi · 02-03-2008, 08:37 AM

You know what. They all say that, but if everyone gets an interview except you, even if the interviewer rates you as average, it must count for something, right? 99+ 0.1 is till > 99 (oh geez im such a nerd)

alelotus · 02-10-2008, 03:55 PM

Those who got Brown Interviews, did any of you apply PLME?