<p>I mean, it’s not really that big of a deal. In my case I had also forgotten my 8th completed AP test, which looked weird since I also put down national AP scholar. </p>
<p>If you really want to you could include it in additional info, but I doubt they really care about planned tests.</p>
<p>Guys i have a question:</p>
<p>I sent my SAT scores Oct. 28 (Monday). It still says “order is pending.” Should i call CB? Might it be a problem with my CC? I don’t want them to arrive like 3 weeks after the deadline.</p>
<p>^I would call, but you’re probably fine because you can actually use the November series of tests if you want, so in theory it shouldn’t matter if they’re late.</p>
<p>How do you think the interview weighs into the decision process? Does having a very good interviewer report count more/same/less than a teacher rec. or essay? Just wondering if anyone had any idea…</p>
<p>^I’m not really sure, but I think the interview is a pretty big factor. Because academics, test scores, and extracurriculars don’t say much about your character and personality, the teacher recs and interview are super valuable to colleges.</p>
<p>Thanks T26E4. I’m going to request another interviewer.</p>
<p>I’ve read that not too much weight is put on the interview, which kind of makes sense. Your essays (your own voice) and letters of rec (from people who, ideally, know you quite well) are much better “snapshots” into your character than a one-time meeting with someone you’ve never met before, not to mention the fact that both interviewer and interviewer could be having bad days, etc.</p>
<p>^That may be true, efeens44. However: <a href=“Guidance Office: Answers From Harvard's Dean, Part 1 - The New York Times”>Guidance Office: Answers From Harvard's Dean, Part 1 - The New York Times;
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<p>Just something to think about.</p>
<p>I started interviewing for my Ivy alma mater the summer after graduation. Solidly in my 3rd decade of being the smiling face in front of the nervous applicant. The admissions offices see alum interviews as another facet of the file. Rightfully so, they know its limitations. A single 45 minute encounter in a hyper-focused context can only give you a tiny sliver of insight into the applicant.</p>
<p>Also, interviewers themselves vary considerably in quality. That’s taken into account.</p>
<p>A general rule of thumb is this: interview reports tend to re-inforce what’s in the rest of the app. The overall weight of an alum interview is tiny to none.</p>
<p>That being said, I can share this actual scenario where alum reports helped: my nearby large urban school district has very few applicants to my college. Two seemingly stellar applications came in about six years ago and initially caught the eye of the committee. However, their teacher recs were lacking – although supportive, they were deficient in anecdotes that conveyed depth – not an uncommon feature from teachers not used to writing rec letters for very selective schools. Through no fault of the students, their files were compelling but a feeling of incompleteness also existed.</p>
<p>The committee decided to wait on the alum reports before proceeding further. Both applicants met local alums and both write ups filled in the info that was lacking previously, that both guys had superior motivation and initiative. This was enough to nudge the committee off the fence and both guys were offered admission.</p>
<p>Obviously, this is an unusual scenario – but interviews can, in the right circumstances, be valuable to the admissions office.</p>
<p>On the flipside, for popular culture’s thoughts on an Ivy interview, go to y outube and look up “Fresh Prince Princeton interview” – to see Will Smith offered an on-the-spot admission to PTon even though he had never applied. LOL</p>
<p>Hi guys. Do you report your test scores on application status portal even though you have already reported your scores via common app?</p>
<p>^Yes. While self-reporting is optional, you DEFINITELY have to send in your scores via the College Board.</p>
<p>What do the initial components of Financial Aid entail? Just the PROFILE?</p>
<p>Can I finish sending in my application tomorrow or is the deadline tonight at 11:59 pm PST? I need to edit my supplemental essay tonight and my teacher wants to look at it tomorrow, but I’m rather concerned about submitting the writing supplement the day of. :S</p>
<p>SultanFJ: Go to the College Board website and fill out the CSS profile. Be prepared; it’s LONG!
slothz: I’m pretty sure everything is due tonight at 11:59 PM EST (AKA Harvard time), but don’t quote me on that.</p>
<p>@slothz My Guidance counselor told me its due tomorrow at 11:59</p>
<p>^Yeah, sorry, that’s what I meant!</p>
<p>Wow, I forgot SCEA threads were a thing. Well, hi everyone. I submitted my Common App today and am currently working on the optional essay… Any other procrastinators?</p>
<p>I just submitted. Woo!</p>
<p>QUESTION:</p>
<p>So Harvard says they accept November SAT scores for SCEA. I’m taking subject tests tomorrow and I used one of my 4 free score reports for Harvard. Do I need to rush report them (even though they’d be late anyway…) or can I chill and just let the scores send normally?</p>
<p>Okay, never mind. I just looked at the Harvard website and answered my own question!</p>
<p>So after one sends the CSS profile, an email is received about the IDOC. I take it that we worry about that later in February, correct?</p>
<p>Yeah. Your parents probably don’t have their 2013 tax information yet; the IDOC stuff isn’t due until like mid-March if I recall correctly.</p>
<p>EDIT: Checked Harvard’s website. IDOC stuff is due March 1.</p>