<p>Your SAT score is fine. You’re more than qualified in terms of standardized tests. I wouldn’t bother retaking it. </p>
<p>I think the biggest problem, as was already stated, is that you don’t really have one or two ECs that you really excelled at through high school. You’ve done a lot, but it’s a little bit everywhere. They really want to see someone who has been very successful in something that they’re clearly passionate about. If you can, I would definitely paint a picture of quality over quantity when presenting yourself to them. A huge list of ECs is not going to look that impressive to them when compared to someone who only has a few very solid ECs. That being said, I still think you have a good shot. Good luck!</p>
<p>My interview began when the Yale student (students do on-campus interview) asked about where I was from. The interviewer asked basically 3 things: my background (history), my interests at school, and my extracurricular activities.</p>
<p>For my background, the interviewer asked about where I was from and what school I went to. </p>
<p>For my school interests, we talked about the courses I enjoyed. After I told the interviewer, he asked why I liked the courses. After I explained why, the interviewer and I began a discussion about history (one of the courses I said I liked). I think I did well in backing up my statements with facts, though they differed from the interviewer’s opinion/professor’s opinion. I hope this displayed me as a thoughtful individual.</p>
<p>Finally we talked about my involvement at school and church and my schedule. I used this to talk about my self-study for AP tests and love of music, further adding that I plan to continue music in college.</p>
<p>The last part of the interview was my questions. I tried to ask questions that showed that I had done research about Yale by citing specific programs.</p>
<p>In retrospect, I was surprised by how not once he had asked why I chose Yale. Even then, I tried to express my interest in Yale–for example when we were talking about if I would continue music I stated that Yale’s music program is one of the best. The interview was really a simple conversation. My advice to those going into interviews would be to be honest and be yourself. Be prepared to explain why you like what you like, exceptionally about the courses you like and make sure you have a strong knowledge in them. Good luck to you all!</p>