Although the interview is not a mandatory part of the application process, each year thousands of students anticipate and accept the invitation to engage in a Duke interview through our Alumni Admissions Advisory Committees (AAACs). The interview provides the applicant with another opportunity to present his or her personal attributes, particular accomplishments, and distinctive characteristics. Each interview report becomes part of the applicant's permanent file and will be read by the admissions staff.
The interview also provides an important service, because it helps put each applicant in touch with local alumni who can answer questions and assist them through the application process. The interview gives the applicant a personalized view of Duke that communicates our character, style, and school spirit - qualities that brochures, college nights, and group information sessions may not convey.
There are more than 250 AAAC committees in the U.S. and abroad, and more than 4,500 alums participate in these committees. Each committee is organized geographically and is managed by a local chairperson. Since Duke does not conduct on campus interviews, AAACs play an important role in identifying, interviewing, and advocating for talented high school students. Our volunteers are the keys to this program's success.