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[quote=Anonymous]I agree this is inappropriate & highly doubt the alum's story that the admissions office instructed them to ask this question.  I do alum interviews for HYP and there are no required questions; the goal is to make the student comfortable and get them talking so we can learn about their strengths, personality, passions, etc.  Also as a PP said to be a positive outreach from the university to candidates.  BUT I do believe that some alums take it upon themselves to appoint themselves as unofficial gatekeepers, unfortunately.  Years ago in my own alum interview when I was a senior I found myself talking about politics, at the alum's prompting.  It was only later, when I became more politically savvy and aware of PC dynamics on campuses, especially at many elite schools, that it occurred to me how fortunate I was that my views aligned with my interviewer's.  Based on my experience, no way I believe that if I'd articulated an opposing viewpoint well and defended my ideas, that it would have been welcomed as warmly.  I've also heard fellow alums "joking" recently about asking an applicant their opinion on Trump, as if that was the only question that mattered.  Many of them presume that "enlightened" people could only think one way . . .

OP, whether this questioning came from the alum or the college (doubtful), I do think that if your DD is someone who cares about diversity of thought and wants a school that's truly tolerant, she should think very carefully about this dynamic.  [/quote]

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