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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have done alumni interviewing for HYP. The interviews DO matter, on the margins. We were given detailed written guidance and had to attend an in-person training, and were asked to write detailed reports after each interview. A horrible or amazing interview can hurt or help. ("This kid comes across as a conceited, self-righteous prig" = this kid probably won't be accepted, regardless of application's other strengths. "This kid absolutely shines - utterly delightful... the most thought-provoking conversation I have ever had with a teen..." = a strong tip towards acceptance.)

The interviewer's job is to look for and comment on the things that do not come through in the paper file, not to be an expert on current student life.[/quote]

How many interviews have you done? What % of the prigs were accepted? What % of the shiny kids? 
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My friend's kid had an interview with an arrogant athletic prig.   Interviewer had no appreciation for a STEM nerd and talked about sports..  It was a bad interview but the kid still got in.[/quote]

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