<p>If you haven’t visited Reed, then you should. And since you should do that, you could easily also do an interview. I think it’s always a good idea to interview. I think you can pick up something of the ambiance of the place, see what the students are doing. My guess is your credentials are OK. But you need to write a credible “Why Reed” essay, and a visit to the place will help you to do that.</p>