Coffee Shop College Interview?

CountingDown
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:42:46 +0000

S1 generally wore an oxford and khakis – sometimes his binary “ties suck” tie. Always took a resume; only pulled it out if asked (and that was rarely).

S2 tended to add a blazer, but that is more his style anyway.

Most interviews were at coffee shops, and the guys were usually there early and had bought their own drink. S1’s best interview (Harvard) resulted in a rejection; S2 requested but didn’t get an interview at the school he’s now attending (Tufts). S2’s best interview (Carleton) got a waitlist. His least favorite interview (Georgetown) confirmed he probably didn’t want to be there.

S1 had an unusual EC for a math/CS geek, and every one of his interviewers wanted to discuss it in depth.

Neither kid drove at that time – they would either take public transit or DH or I would drive. We stayed in the car or went on errands – but did NOT hang out in the coffee shop or meet the interviewer.