Class of 2024 Interview Report Form

Student’s Full Legal Name: ________________________________________________________

Interviewer Name: ______________________________________________________________
Did another alumni interviewer participate in the interview? ___________________________
Where was the interview held? ___________________________________________________
Date of interview: ______________________________________________________________

Intellectual Engagement and Curiosity

Please comment on the candidate's demonstrated intellectual engagement. Can the candidate
point to academic experiences that have impacted his/her thinking and demonstrate curiosity,
creativity, love of learning, and depth of thought? Can the candidate clearly articulate his or her
ideas?

Commitment and Personal Motivation in Activities

Dartmouth seeks candidates who have demonstrated talent, tenacity, commitment, leadership,
and the potential to make a positive, significant contribution to the College community. Please
comment on the candidate's one or two most significant extracurricular activities or other
involvements to which s/he has been devoted.

Character
Please provide your impressions of the candidate's character, considering qualities such as
initiative, responsibility, tolerance, resilience, integrity, independence, and maturity. We
especially welcome an example or two of any specific events, unusual circumstances, or life
experiences shared by the candidate which provide insight into relative strengths and
weaknesses.
Why Dartmouth?
All applicants to the Class of 2024 are required to write a short essay reflecting on Daniel
Webster’s memorable line: “It is, Sir…a small college. And yet, there are those who love it!”
Please describe why the candidate is considering Dartmouth and what unique qualities, specific
programs, or features of Dartmouth’s community interest him/her. Please let us know whether
you can see the candidate thriving as part of the Dartmouth community.

Summary Analysis
In the context of other candidates you have met and your knowledge that fewer than 10% of
applicants will gain admission to Dartmouth, do you recommend that this candidate be
admitted? What transpired during your meeting that most justifies your overall rating?

Rating (please choose one)

What is your rating?___________________________________________________________
Outstanding: A rare individual, superior, truly distinctive within a strong applicant pool.
Highly desirable: A very appealing candidate with notable academic and personal strengths. An
individual who possesses special talent in one or more areas and who will contribute
significantly to the College.
Desirable: A generally strong candidate who likely would be a positive addition to the student
body and who should contribute to the life of the College.
Acceptable: Shows promise of academic success and personal development with no significant
weaknesses. Like many others.
Acceptable with reservations: Shows some strengths and potential as a Dartmouth candidate
but with reservations noted above.
Not recommended: Does not present the overall academic promise or personal strengths
expected of a Dartmouth student for the reasons expressed above.
Sample Report (Bulleted Format)
When writing reports, feel free to write in narrative form or in a bulleted list. Both formats can be
equally effective in conveying your insights about an applicant. Below is a sample of a bulleted
interview report as it appears after being submitted through the Slate Portal.

Date of Interview 11/13/2018

Interview Location Dirt Cowboy Café (Coffee Shop)
Interviewer Name Jane Doe ‘99
Applicant Name Meg Lysy
Interview Conducted Yes
Other Alumni Participants No
Intellectual Engagement and -Interested in behavioral economics and history
curiosity -Particularly interested in how behavior economics theory deviates from reality
-Very articulate and well-spoken and able to respond to probing questions
-Favorite book at the moment is The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi and
really
enjoys fantasy novels
-Seems to have a genuine interest in history and economics and can speak well
about each subject
-Discussed her frustration with standardized testing in high school
-Finds her math class boring because it feels like they are just memorizing theorems
Commitment to and personal -Talked about how she started off as not the greatest soccer player on the JV soccer
motivation for activities team during freshman year and worked her way up to varsity captain senior year
-As a member of a team, she felt her key takeaway was the importance of shared
responsibility and commitment
-She is the editor of the school newspaper, chair of the community service committee
and is a peer tutor 3 days/week; she most enjoys tutoring younger students
Character -She is reflective and has thought critically about her life and society
-Discussed the uniqueness of her own life (lived in seven different states growing up
due to Dad’s job) and how she learned to adapt to each environment and culture
-She is mature and came across as bright and thoughtful
Why Dartmouth? -Her desire to learn for the sake of learning would make her a valuable addition to
classroom discussions—I can envision professors enjoying her thoughtful nature
-She is excited about getting involved for the Dartmouth Center for Service and I
could see her taking advantage of the Rockefeller Center.
Summary analysis -She would fit in well socially at Dartmouth because of her thoughtful demeanor and
personal qualities
-She was engaging and views the world with a critical eye
Overall rating Desirable
 Helpful Report Example Brings her academic
interests to life!
Intellectual Engagement and Curiosity
Meagan showed true excitement when talking about her academic experiences – She was very
passionate about discussing her AP Biology class and how she really enjoyed the hands-on
lab experimentation in her class. Though she has had not had any formal engineering Demonstrates
curriculum available to her, she has taken the initiative to talk with her teachers and take her initiative
career assessments to figure out that her interests in problem solving, science, and hands
on work fit well with engineering. For example, Meagan was accepted to, and completed, a
summer program at Columbia University (genetics & molecular biology) and an online program
with Brown University (materials science & engineering).
Explains a gap in her education and her motivation
Elaborates and gives specific examples to support assessment
Commitment and Personal Motivation in Activities
activities;
Meagan clearly has a varied extracurricular life. She seems authentic when she discusses Shows she
Admissions her passion: rowing crew. She most enjoys the teamwork it takes to maneuver the boat
already has can work on a
down the river and how it challenges her to be patient and persevere. In addition to rowing,
their Meagan loves theater and music. She can enthusiastically, knowledgably, eloquently team and
resume of describe the challenges, achievements, and lessons she’s learned from acting on stage and lead
activities leading the crew behind the scenes as the
stage manager. Demonstrates activities were not just resume fillers

Character
Meagan is a good conversationalist; she maintains eye contact, asks pointed questions, and Gives
shares her own opinions in a thoughtful and respectful way. She spoke well of her school, specific
teachers, and friends. Meagan mentioned several responsibilities she has at home, including examples of
working at a part-time job. It seems that she can prioritize her key values and take initiative character
while not taking on more commitments than she is able to dedicate herself fully to.
Lists non-resume activities, like home responsibilities, which gives context to her
Why Dartmouth? activities and character
Meagan would fit in perfectly at Dartmouth. I believe she is intellectually curious and would be Gives
involved in student life. She was knowledgeable about the research opportunities, the D plan,
specific
and the study abroad options. She was drawn to Dartmouth by the quality of teaching,
invested professors, and the small classes. Though she is from the city, she likes the idea of examples of
small-town life and she is excited about trying lots of outdoor activities. her interest

Compares Summary Analysis

student to Based on our conversation during the interview, Meagan is a very strong candidate for
give more Dartmouth. Not only is Meagan incredibly motivated to learn (both in school and out of school),
context but she is genuinely passionate about her extracurricular activities. During my last two years of
interviewing, I haven’t met a candidate with a more admirable character than Meagan.
Gives great overview of positive traits.
Rating
Highly Desirable Please note:
This rating is well substantiated by Whether you think an applicant is a strong or weak candidate
examples in the thorough report for admission, please be sure to support the rating you choose
with examples and evidence as to why you selected that
particular rating.
 Admissions already knows the
student’s coursework and scores.
Please use the interview to dig

Unhelpful Report Example deeper and get more a more well-

rounded sense of the person

Intellectual Engagement and Curiosity

Sam is taking a full course load, including AP classes, advanced math class,
and an AP French Lit course. Sam has a 4.3 GPA and has been on the honor roll
for 5 semesters, which is an achievement.
Admissions also already has the
student’s resumes and list of
Commitment and Personal Motivation in Activities activities.
Sam participates in a lot of activities: Football (4 year varsity MVP, During the interview, you should
Captain), Swimming (4 year varsity), Service clubs + Student Council. aim to get a sense of their
knowledge and enthusiasm about
their activities.
Ask for stories or examples of
events in these activities
Give examples and stories that
Character demonstrate his character and
Sam is a personable, polite young man, who is Eloquent, friendly and mature. personality. Why do you think
he is mature?
Why?
Why Dartmouth?
Sam would be a great Dartmouth student! He would do a lot and be someone Try to give specific examples of
what he might want to
that his classmates enjoyed being around.
participate in or why others
would like to be around him
The summary shouldn’t include
new information with no support.
Summary Analysis
He is very bright and interested in STEM areas, and his scores say he'll be able to handle at
Dartmouth. I feel like he would fit in well and contribute to the life of the College.

Overall Rating Please note:

This is a weak report for a strong candidate, but you should
Highly Desirable
always aim to write a thorough report full of examples even if
This rating is NOT substantiated by the candidate is weak and is given a lower rating.
examples in the report