The interview can take place at your residence or workplace, at the applicant's home, or anywhere else it is mutually convenient, such as a public library, coffee house, etc. Interviews generally take 45 to 90 minutes. The interview provides the applicant with a local contact to whom they can address their questions and concerns, and allows the University to gain an additional input on how the applicant comes across in person. Interviewers complete a brief (one-page) report to the University.

We receive names of applicants from the University from October through the first week of February. Interviews for applicants who apply Early Decision must be completed by the end of November, and all other interviews must be completed by the end of February.

Given Princeton's popularity and steadily declining rate of acceptance of applicants, we need to emphasize ambassadorship, in addition to seeking information about the applicants. Key components include identifying and encouraging application by the best-qualified students in a school, providing current and positive information about Princeton to the candidates, sending our evaluations of the student to the admissions staff, and encouraging those admitted to attend.

The committee can always use new members. Please contact Schools Committee Chair Mike Schneider (phone 585/586-7368) if you're interested in lending a hand.

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