Request an Interview

Hi All,

I was going through blogs and found the following blog from EMPOWERgmat, written yesterday.

https://gmatclub.com/blog/2017/01/3-ways ... t-it-in-2/

My concern is related to 2nd point here:

Request an Interview – Certain Programs require an interview as part of the application process, while others keep it as an optional part (they tend to interview applicants who they ‘like’ but are not completely ‘sold’ on) and others don’t do interviews at all. One of the subtle things that Business School AdComs look for in applicants is ‘degree of interest’ in that specific Business School. Every applicant clearly is interested in attending (since they all applied), but there is a marked level of difference between someone who just sends in the application and someone who reaches out to request an interview. Additionally, Schools often encourage an Applicant to visit the Campus and take a guided tour, sit in on some classes, connect with current students and meet members of the Admissions Committee. Each of these activities can go a long way in conveying how serious you are in attending that Program.

If you’re granted an interview, then that’s great – you’ll have the opportunity to go in and really ‘market yourself’ directly to the people who decide who to invite. If you’re not granted an interview, you might still get the subtle ‘credit’ that comes with asking for one.

Can someone please suggest can we actually send out an email to Adcoms requesting for interviews? I have never read this thing before.

Please provide your inputs.

Also, if possible please share some sample responses that could help me understand how we approach Adcom for this.