By Hannah Watson
Interviews
These tips will help you ace your college admissions interview.
- Be on time: It’s simple-show your responsibility by coming to the interview on time.
- Have a positive attitude: Bring a positive, friendly attitude to your interviews.
- Dress neatly: Avoid wearing anything that might be considered inappropriate.
- Show your personality: Let the admissions counselor know what you’re bringing by showing off your personality.
- Take business cards: Take the business cards of people you meet with so that you can follow up with a call or email if you have questions.
- Ask questions: The interview isn’t just a time for you to be assessed-get your essential questions answered, too.
- Be ready to talk about yourself: Keep in mind community service, activities, and other information your interviewer may want to know about.
- Avoid offending the interviewer: Stay away from swearing or expressing extreme beliefs.
- Don’t just answer yes or no: Offer thoughtful answers to questions.
- Show you’re interested: Make it clear that you want to be a part of the college you’re interviewing with.
- Prepare in advance: Get familiar with the college before your interview.
- Know why you’re visiting the college: You will probably be asked why you want to attend the college-so be prepared to answer this question.
- Send thank you notes: Stand out by sending a thank you note after you meet with an admissions counselor.
- Have documents ready: Show that you’re serious and ready by bringing your important documents with you.
