Columbia2002

Q: I haven't been called for an interview. Is it too late?

A: No. Interviews can happen up until March 1.

Q: What does it mean that I didn't get an interview?

A: Nothing good. Nothing bad. It means that there aren't enough interviewers in your area relative to the number of applicants in your area.

Q: Does it matter that I applied late/early?

A: No. You're in the interview system as soon as you submit Part I.

Q: I still haven't been called for an interview. What can I do?

A: Nothing. Don't worry about it.

Q: My friend/classmate got called for an interview but I didn't. What does that mean?

A: Nothing.

Q: Did Columbia (select me) / (not select me) for an interview because I have (good) / (poor) / (borderline) grades and/or scores?

A: Nope. Qualifications have absolutely nothing to do with whether you get an interview.

Q: Will it hurt my chances that I didn't get an interview?

A: Not directly. Columbia interviews less than 2/3 of its applicants. Tons of people who don't interview get in. However, you are denied the opportunity to have a great interview that could potentially help you get in. But, you're also avoiding the risk of having a poor interview that could hurt you.

Q: I heard that ... (insert rumor / speculation / BS about who gets an interview). Is it true?

A: Probably not.

Q: You didn't answer my question. (not really a question)

A: Chill out. There's nothing you can do.

Shark_bite

Q: Ok, I got an Interview what do I do?

A: Well, first contact your interviewer. Use E-mail, or even better, call them. Set up a date and time. Don't forget about the location. Don't get lost or miss your interview.

Q: How do I dress?

A: The best way to know is to just ask the interviewer. Casually ask them "How should I dress." That way, you sound casual enough for a relaxed conversation in a coffee house, or formal enough for a meeting on the top floor of a big buisness.

Q: Should I confirm the interview?

A: Yes! Call a day in advance and confirm your interview. Make sure you know the day, time, place, and dress code.

Q: I forgot to figure out the dress code! Help me!

A: Well, just use your reasoning skills. If you are going to a coffee house, dress casually. If you are going to an elitist attorney's law office, dress formally. (In a full suit for the guys.)

Q: What do I do during the Interview!?!

A: Relax! The interview is just as much for the school as it is for you. (Remember the schools are competing for you too!) The interviewer is not going to try to make your life difficult, just relax and go with the flow. You're not on trial!

Q: I blew my interview! What do I do?

A: Once again, Relax! Interviews don't count very much in the application process. Only one person gets to interview you; your essays are much more important because many adcoms might read your essay.

Q: So what is your Overall advice?

A: Relax!