Can I get into Harvard without an interview?

Sikorsky
Sat, 03 Aug 2013 12:54:03 +0000

A person can get into Harvard without an interview.



And interviews give u a big boost as it allows the college to see u as a person rather than a piece of paper



This, I can’t agree with. The majority of applicants interview. If most of the applicants get “a big boost,” it can’t really be much of a boost. In addition, having interviewed for Harvard in the past, I know that in the vast majority of cases, the interview report is the least important piece of an applicant’s application.

But if you’re “an average applicant,” your strategy–sadly–makes your chances for Harvard pretty poor. About 95% of applicants aren’t admitted; most of them are very well qualified academically. If you don’t write the supplemental essay, and you don’t interview, and you’re not distinctive academically, I’m not sure how you are going to end up among the lucky 5%. Have you neglected to mention that you’re a recruited athlete or a movie star or a Kennedy?

On the plus side, if you’re “an average applicant” for Harvard, you can surely have a lot of really good options next April. Just probably not Harvard.