<p>Well, no. My alma mater conveyed to us that they hoped the interview would affect the students as follows:</p>
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<li><p>Since most of them were actually not going to be admitted, it was hoped that the interview would leave them feeling as if they’d had some kind of personal interaction with the College that was favorable and pleasant. Or,</p></li>
<li><p>In the unlikely event that one of the applicants we interviewed was admitted, it was hoped that the positive interview experience would make them feel inclined to matriculate.</p></li>
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