Interviews / Educational Counselors (ECs)

No; you're not required to email bomb your interviewer just to show off your script writing skills. Not to mention, that may also give the former beaver an uncomfortable impression of you.
The main reason for having an interview(yes, its not required; just recommended) is to prove that you're not a bot. Uh-huh...your EC can see right through the voice modulation chip you've implanted in your pharynx!

Location

Try not to conduct your interview in a hospital or a prison or a restaurant. Hospitals have hygiene problems. Prisons are...well, prisons. And restaurants are dodgy. Because-
a. You might order scallops to impress him/her. And we all know the hazards of ordering scallops.
b. You will invariably get into discussing the chemical composition of the aforementioned meal.
c. Even if it McDonalds, there is always a possibility of either of you having a cholestrol triggered hear attack after that french fry. Or just plain choking.
d. *coughtablemannerscough*

Thus, it is better if the interview is held at an office or someone's home. Just beware of the dogs though.

Don't Bring Along...

a. A brag sheet.
b. Though an information sheet isn't frowned upon.
c. Your robo-dog. Exactly why is also a mystery to us.
d. A T-shirt which says 'CalTech'. No no NO!
e. Eatables. Rest assured, either you'll be offered some during the interview or you can go home and stuff your face. Just don't take your breakfast along.
f. A light saber. We know its your most prized possession. No, Star Wars g33k5 don't get brownie points.
g. Flowers and/or champagne. Enough said.