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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To my knowledge, Harvard only gives interviews to a subset of applicants - after deciding to reject the majority without an interview. Basically if you make it past the first cut based on SATs, GPA, and ECs, then you'll get an interview as the final filter.

[b]My understanding is that Harvard's interviewers are told to deliberately try to throw the interviewee off and see if they hold their composure under pressure.[/b] They have a stronger emphasis on social skills and leadership ability than more "bookish" peers like Princeton or MIT. So for them, the interview is actually a really important part of the application.

When I was in high school, I actually tanked my first Harvard interview but because my profile was otherwise extremely strong, Harvard gave me a second interview, which apparently I did better on since I was ultimately accepted. [/quote]

Your understanding is wrong. My friend’s son interviewed with Harvard recently and said it was easy and pleasant.  In fact, when he scheduled it, the interviewer said he will be asking him questions about his ECs and interests and that’s exactly what he focused on. Open ended questions about things he’s doing and is interested in. What was your understanding based upon?[/quote]

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