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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder if having ivy league alum do interviews is more about making the alum feel important and invested in their alma mater so they donate more.[/quote]

I think you're on to something, PP.

Also, if the interview will be the deciding factor for that candidate, the school probably won't give it to an alum.  They'll have someone from the admissions office conduct the interview in the interest of fairness and uniformity.  Alums probably interview only those who are already in or already out.

I was interviewed by an alum over dinner as part of the admission process for Princeton.  I enjoyed the conversation and the meal.  As I was leaving, I asked him if I was likely to be accepted, and he told me that the admission office had already made its decision, and that I was in.  It was great not having to wait for that letter.

I don't know if he was in a position to change their decision, but he gave me the impression that it was a done deal.  Perhaps if he suspected fraud in the application process, he could have alerted the admissions office to scrutinize my application.

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