| When you interview, be prepared to answer the following questions: (1) What are you passionate about? Warning: do NOT suggest several things because it won't be believable. Concentrate on ONE thing; (2) What would you consider to be your favorite book and why? Warning: do NOT suggest a book that was written about the history of the college or anything written by Howard Stern. Instead, give a title with an explanation that demonstrates substance and depth in your answer; and (3) the fantasy question of all questions: Why do you want to come here? Warning: do NOT mention amenities like the school's state-of-the-art gym, its Olympic pool, and its hot babes. Simply rattle off 3 items (from their website) that relates to what you want to study. For example, "Professor Dork has written 4 books in the field I want to major in, and he's just the guy I want to study under." The environment and geography should be mentioned as pleasant coincidences but should have no real value in your decision. Be aware that college interviews are not meant to be interrogations. Some colleges will use them as marketing opportunities to convince you to come to their school, or they will use the interview as one last look at you to determine if they really want to decide in your favor. |