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[quote=Anonymous]I am a Georgetown alum/interviewer (on the younger side), and just wanted to reiterate that it's meant to be a low-pressure situation. I don't think it really counts for much, admissions-wise (as it shouldn't) - it's just a way to get some additional information about the applicant that might not come through on paper. I don't know how others do it, but I try to be conversational and have a friendly conversation about what the applicant's academic and extracurricular interests are, why they're applying to Georgetown, and if there's any particular aspect of the school that interests them.

I always write a nice report and wouldn't consider doing otherwise except in extenuating circumstances, such as if the applicant said something really offensive (this has never happened). If I really think the applicant is great, I will note that, but I don't think that carries much weight - interviewers are notified of the final admissions decision, and a couple of applicants for whom I wrote glowing reviews were not ultimately admitted. With respect to paying for coffee or a snack, I always expect and offer to pay for us both. Generally, I have found that the applicant arrives a little earlier than I do and has already ordered/paid for theirs, but I offer and certainly wouldn't judge anyone for taking me up on it. And there's no need to dress up beyond a clean, appropriate outfit. Jeans are completely fine.[/quote]

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