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I have a Harvard Interview tomorrow! [] I'm really excited & nervous, what should I do to prepare?

For example:

What should I wear?

Make-up or no?

What to bring? or what do I NEED to bring?
(like: paper, pen or pencil, notebook, application copy, ID, a little card or gift for the interviewer, the letter they sent me....etc)

What kind of quesion do they ask?

Do I need do some research about Harvard University?

Do I need to know much about the Politics? (since everyone said their interviewer asked them political questions)?

What kind of question do I have to ask him?

Should I be serious or friendly?

How important is the interview?

and, please list the Do's and Dont's during a interview....

Thank U SO much!!!!!!!
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By Varr (Varr) on Friday, February 06, 2004 - 05:58 pm: Edit

how about this! Just be yourself!!

By Sally (Sally) on Friday, February 06, 2004 - 06:01 pm: Edit

This is myself...lol...clueless...

By Voigtrob (Voigtrob) on Friday, February 06, 2004 - 06:32 pm: Edit

If you want, bring a resume. Other than that, be prepared with some questions about Harvard, and make sure you know of reasons for:

Why you want to go there
What you have to offer Harvard
Why you're interested in what you're interested in
What your academic/career goals are
Etc.

By Sally (Sally) on Friday, February 06, 2004 - 07:03 pm: Edit

thanks Voigtrob

By Northstarmom (Northstarmom) on Friday, February 06, 2004 - 08:37 pm: Edit

USe the search feature and check back messages. There are plenty of posts on Harvard interviews.

By Mzhang23 (Mzhang23) on Friday, February 06, 2004 - 10:09 pm: Edit

Show harvard that you're a real person, not just someone who gets good grades but has no personality.

In short, just be yourself on your best day.

By Sally (Sally) on Saturday, February 07, 2004 - 04:45 pm: Edit

thanks guys.

By Sally (Sally) on Saturday, February 07, 2004 - 04:56 pm: Edit

just came back from my interview!!!!!

i'm still excited...lol...it was good. he was really really nice and asked typical questions. i think i did ok, not bad enough to affect my admission, but not too great that can get me in...i really hope i can get in!!!!