<p>What kinds of questions should I be asking in general? I have a general idea that basically because I am very sociable, Ill be able to converse with my Duke alumni very well, but are there certain things I should ask about?</p>
<p>Also, on a side note, how do you check your online application status? I saw the thing called “The D” but I dont know how you do it if you have already submitted your application.</p>
<p>Ask questions that show you are interested in the campus. Generally, your questions should be insightful and show you do know something about the campus. “In what state is Duke located?” is a bad question. “I’ve read/heard a lot about the dorms at Duke and wanted to know your personal take on the quality of the dorms,” is a pretty good question.</p>
<p>Just register for “The D” and your stuff should show up, assuming you use the same information that you did when applying.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Hmmmm I did and nothing seems to show up. How come they ask if I plan on applying, or questions similar to that?</p>
<p>I was wondering the same. I registered for “The D” but there is an access code I need to fill in. On the website it says the 7-digit code will be mailed to students in the data verification letter. However, I still haven’t received any sort of letter from them. Almost freaking out here…</p>
<p>I think you have to wait a while before they match you up for “The D” because i had an account that wasn’t matched with my app until i fixed it, but it didn’t show up until, like, a day later or so.</p>
<p>Is a golf/polo shirt OK with corduroys and nice dress shoes, or is a button down shirt better?</p>
<p>As long as you look nice, you’ll be fine. I wore khakis with a button-up(down) with a sweater over. For my Yale interview I wore denim khakis and a blue sweater.</p>
<p>I had a very personable, articulate interviewer, so things worked out very nicely. He told me a little about himself, then asked me to sort of give a rundown on who I was, what I did, what I liked.</p>
<p>If you plan to mention your major/interest, make sure you’re knowledgeable about it. My Yale interviewer picked up on my linguistics passion and asked some <em>very</em> penetrating questions!</p>
<p>I think overall, these people are a very nice bunch who want to see you succeed. The best advice to give (even if it is the hardest to follow) is to relax! A good personality and big smile will leave more of an impression than a wordy introduction.</p>
<p>Has anyone ever had an interview over the phone? My Brown one was like that–talk about johnny-on-the-spot!</p>