Your Result: Interview Confident
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WHAT THIS MEANS
Your interview preparation is strong — you know the format, you've practiced, your narrative is clear, and your school-specific answers reflect genuine research.
You're in the position most applicants work toward: your interview will likely reinforce your application rather than undercut it.
The remaining work is staying present and conversational on the day itself — confident preparation shouldn't become a performance of rehearsed answers.
WHY THIS MATTERS
A strong interview can meaningfully supplement a competitive application — particularly for students who have distinctive qualities that don't fully come through in essays or activities lists.
The most memorable interviews feel like real conversations. Your preparation gives you the foundation; your job on the day is to let it feel natural.
Even at this stage, your thank-you note is an opportunity. The best ones are specific, warm, and brief — they reference a real moment from the interview and reinforce why the school is your choice.
WHAT STRONG APPLICANTS DO DIFFERENTLY
- —They do one final practice run the week of the interview — not to memorize answers, but to shake loose any nervous patterns that crept in during the preparation process.
- —They prepare three substantive questions for their interviewer that show intellectual depth: about research they've done, programs they've explored, or ideas they want to discuss.
- —They write a thank-you note within 24 hours that is specific enough to remind the interviewer of exactly who they spoke with — not a generic 'thank you for your time.'