So I had my interview...

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<p>I think it went great! It was for Cornell, but I live in Boston and couldn’t make it up there, so I had it locally. It was around two hours, but it was really awesome. I definitely think being on here helped me have some idea of what to expect. I was really nervous because I had never done an interview, but it was really relaxed in a really nice atmosphere (at the firm she works for here in Boston).</p>

<p>She graduated from Cornell in the early 80’s and really couldn’t have been nicer. We went through my portfolio and she gave me some feedback, but I really think the best part of it was hearing what she had to say about the profession in general, and her answers to my questions were articulate and well-considered. It was a really great experience actually, so anybody who’s having one in the future, I think the best advice I could give you is relax, be yourself, and be ready to talk about your interest in architecture. And bring your portfolio.</p>

<p>Anyway, does anyone know how much the interview matters? She was very positive at the end, and loved my portfolio (I did a lot of revisions since I sent it to most of you last). Heres to hoping, and good luck to everyone else applying to architecture schools!</p>

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<p>ha, i had mine a couple weeks ago for cornell… it was ok… i shouldn’t have been my first. lol, i don’t know if it does matter or not but i hope it helps.</p>

<p>did they ask you who was your favorite architect?</p>

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<p>yeah this was my first interview too…i wish i did a practice one.</p>

<p>she didnt ask favorite architect… but she did ask favorite building in the area, and favorite artist</p>

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<p>lol, i just had carnegie on sat. it stunk… and it was my last one too…</p>

<p>when they asked me about fav arch, i went with frank gehry who did the MIT building and getting sued…</p>

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<p>i’m an international student and i was trying to schedule an interview with cornell for the time i’m in the state but they are all filled :frowning: so i’ll do the special essay (for international applicants), i wish i could do an interview too! im building my portfolio, i’m feeling unsecure about my portfolio because i dont know what a portfolio for architecture school usually look like. would u mind PM me a link to your portfolio please? thank you so much!</p>