<p>Most private schools will have an interview if they are interested in you. How big of a deciding factor is this interview in you getting into the school if they have already expressed interest?</p>
<p>You cannot generalize this to “private schools”. Speaking for Yale which I know best, an effort is made to interview all applicants and there is no selection based on the school’s interest in you. Many areas just do not have enough alumni interviewers to meet the burgeoning demand and top people, who are ultimately accepted, were not offered interviews. Most would say that although an interview report can make a difference, that part of your application has small weighting compared to your transcript, essays, test scores, ECs, and Letters of recommendation.</p>
<p>Alright thanks</p>
<p>Agree with Yalegrad but I would go into an interview and be authentic! Don’t try to be someone you aren’t. I used to do interviews at my old job (hiring) and I developed the ability to tell when people were stretching the truth to impress me.</p>