friartown09

I have my candidate interview this weekend and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect. My representative asked that my parents accompany me to the interview. What should they expect? Any specific questions that I might be asked? What are the three most important things to do/know when going in?

I appreciate all of your help!

Luigi59

Relax and be yourself, the interviewer is there to help you, not hurt you.

The interviewing AAP/AO probably won't ask questions about things that are already on your application (grades/SAT scores/etc), he/she is looking for things that might not come across on paper: motivation, character, enthusiasm, etc.

Always be prepared to answer things like "Why do you want to attend" and "What is your biggest disappointment/accomplishment" and other "How/Why" questions that will encourage you to open up and talk about yourself more than a simple review of your resume.

Good Luck!

Bossf51

And the parents will only be there for the prelimaries...at some point you will go one on one with the interviewer.

Bossf51

I might add confidence, good eye contact, a firm not fishy handshake!