<p>^^ we all get alumni interviews if we don’t go to campus.</p>
<p>I think my interview got me in. I was able to explain some special circumstances and demonstrate that I’m a good fit. </p>
<p>Also, after I was accepted, my interviewer answered some questions for me, which was really helpful.</p>
<p>Interviews can really only help you, unless you are just terrible at them. Not having one isn’t going to be a negative, but it hurts you in the sense that it is one less positive compared to another applicant.</p>
<p>Interview if you can, and good luck!</p>