<p>Overall, the interview is the least important piece of your application. (and has to be that way since there are some students who are not even interviewed.) I have (via an inside source) been told at least once that my interview was the driving force on an applicants decision by the admissions dept. Now I have done LOTs of interviews over the years, and put a fair amount of effort into not having my responses to Brown be “generic” “this is a great kid, should be admitted to Brown” on all of them. I also have done interviews outside of my area when Brown needed extra interviewers, so more than one Admit Rep knows my interviews. But I also tell students, “this interview is very unlikely to be a big factor in your admission, so let’s just relax and chat.” and I mean it, as I know my work is only a tiny factor. (and somewhat just a part of the admissions process to keep us alums connected to the school).</p>