College Admission
Interviews
Admission Interviews Overview
Be sure to schedule interviews
with the colleges and universities you are
going to apply to – it shows your genuine
interest in that college (a bonus factor
for you) and will allow you to get answers
to questions you may have.
Planning Interviews
Make an appointment for an interview with an admission
officer and a professor who teaches in the department
of your planned college major.
Preparing for Interviews
Educate yourself about
the college you’re interviewing with
and the department of your major and know
what each offers.
Interview Do's
Remember your manners – show
up a little early (10 to 15 minutes early
is ideal, there may be forms to fill out
so give yourself extra minutes by arriving
early)
Interview Don'ts
Don't be late to the interview
(you’ll appear irresponsible and disorganized)
and don’t be too early (you could inconvenience
the interviewer).
Most Common Mistakes
Not being prepared. There’s
no excuse for not being ready to answer basic
questions you know will be asked, such as, “Why
do you want to come to this college?” and “Tell
me about yourself.”
Strategy for Interviews
Organize your answers to
questions you’ll likely be asked by
college admission representatives.
Professor Interviews
The purpose of interviewing
with a professor who teaches in the department
of your major is twofold.
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