<p>Got a call for an alumni interview…along with a request for electronic or hard copy of application+ essays. </p>
<p>My impression was that interviews are conducted without the benefit of applicant detail so as not to bias the interviewer.</p>
<p>Is this practice kosher? Any thoughts from other applicants to Duke who may have been contacted for interviews in the recent past? Is it worth pushing back on this issue. I am not inclined to do so, but just seeking others opinion.</p>
<p>My interviewer said if I wanted to I could bring them, but he said that it would not help any. He also said that they only see our names, high school, and academic interest. I wouldnt do it, the applications are for the admissions committee not for the interviewer, the interviewer is suppose to back up your application, not look directly at it.</p>
<p>No. You should absolutely not have to provide a copy of your application. In fact, we’re instructed to NOT ask students about grades or SAT scores, which would all be on there. We’re provided with everything we need to contact you and provide our interview evaluation so this is not kosher.</p>
<p>While our “training manual” says nothing about essays, the purpose of an interview is to learn NEW information about the applicant, so I don’t understand why they’d ask for these as well. Anything an interviewer may want to know they can ask about.</p>
<p>I would DEFINITELY say you don’t feel comfortable bringing a copy of your entire application, but would be happy to answer any questions about your interest in Duke, as well as your interests inside and outside of the classroom. Be tactful, but firm because this is not appropriate for an interviewer.</p>
<p>Apparently, Duke agrees as well. My kid corresponded with the admissions officer for our state, and he agreed that the interviewer was overstepping his role. The AO also said that the alumni committee would be arranging for a different interviewer in the next few weeks. Hopefully, this will end well.</p>