How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Met with alums from my undergrad school who go to Yale now. The usual - online, reading current events articles." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"How happy everyone is. Director of Admissions Mr. Silverman is one of the most garrulous and friendliest people I have ever met." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"New Haven's not the ideal town/city." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"They have your entire file (thick 1.5-inch booklet) in front of them. Both my interviewers flipped through them occasionally/regularly for reference. Their admissions committee has fourth year students who have full voting power and also interview (one of my interviewers was a student). Both interviews were fairly conversational, and they try to make feel relaxed. The whole day (non-admissions-related faculty talk, student lunch, tour) provides a very comprehensive look at the school." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

11/30/2009

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

4 out of 10