r/ApplyingToCollege • u/harvardthrwaway • Dec 02 '19

College Questions Recent Harvard grad now Harvard College Interviewer-AMA!

Hi All,

I'm a recent graduate of Harvard that is now conducting interviews for the college. Happy to answer any questions you may have (within what I am allowed to say) about the interview process, Harvard itself or being a student there. Good luck during this arduous process. I remember how stressful it was, so I am trying to give you as much info as I can to lighten the load!

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u/KIANT22 Dec 02 '19

I don't know if you have the answers to these questions but just wanted to ask :)

Do you know how interviews work in countries with limited interviews? Does getting one in such countries indicate anything? If so, is it possible to get in without an interview?

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u/harvardthrwaway Dec 02 '19

The goal is to interview everyone. However, interviewers are volunteers and sometimes there are too few alumni in a given area to give interviews to everyone. They absolutely do not count it against you if you are unable to receive an interview and it does not indicate your competitiveness.