<p>Interesting, the interview may be a really good idea. If one can’t figure out a good reason to be at Mudd, it’s probably wise not to be there, it seems! </p>
<p>As I said, I never did the interview and was offered admission. I think I was prudent in going to Berkeley instead, because for instance, I have very narrow interests (among math, science, and engineering I’ll stick with pure math any day). I don’t think I’d have enjoyed the core anyway. Some instinct told me.</p>