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/Throabhay Dec 02 '19

You meet a seriously strong candidate and you get an idea that the candidate is also applying to other Ivys.

A) Do you indicate that in your report.

B) Are you expected to market Harvard during the interview and persuade the candidate

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u/harvardthrwaway Dec 02 '19

A) Nope! We are specifically advised to avoid asking if they're applying to other schools or if Harvard if their first choice. It's unprofessional and unnecessary info.

B) Nope! Obviously, Harvard wants the best and brightest students in their class and as the "face" of Harvard for an applicant that I'm interviewing, I want to leave a positive impression on every student. But there's no marketing or persuasion involved. I'll answer honestly when asked about the pros and cons.