The Thread for College Interviews - Page 17

xtra · 11-06-2007, 03:55 PM

Yeah, I would have to say the question is pretty easy to answer. What I start with is my excurricular activities and some words about my personality. I believe they just want to know about your life outside of school/work, something about your "inner self" that apps and test scores cannot say.

sossas · 11-06-2007, 08:02 PM

I had an interview for Cornell. It was very informal though the interviewer made notes while I was answering questions. Be well-prepared to answer questions pertaining to reasons for going to Cornell, goals, ECs, etc.

jackiesakura · 11-07-2007, 07:18 PM

Wow you are a Harvard alum interviewer? I'm having my Harvard interview this Sunday!! Do you have any special tips or just the general?

eternitygoddess · 11-12-2007, 03:53 AM

Is something wrong if I haven't received my ED interview yet?

ivyhopeful2 · 11-12-2007, 08:00 AM

I had my alumni interview for Yale yesterday. It was much easier than I expected. My interviewer was a middle aged male, class of 1988. We met at a local cafe in my town. He asked me to tell him about myself, and I explained the different activities I was involved in. He also asked me about a few issues concerning my school that have been in the newspaper recentely, he just wanted to know the student's perspective on what was going on. Afterwords he asked me if I had any questions for him and he told me that if I ever had any other questions regarding Yale or New Haven I could feel free to email him. All in all I think it went quite well. If you have an interview, don't be nervous, it was quite casual and just be sure to highlight your achievments.

ReInventor · 11-12-2007, 10:24 AM

I have an interview at Bard next weekend and I bought an outfit yesterday, but I'm concerned I might be a little overdressed? Or not? I don't know. I think my interviewer will probably be an admissions officer, not an alumni, so I should be a tad more dressed? This is my first interview, so I don't know what to expect. I think I'm going to wear black slacks with a casual jacket (similar to this but with a 3/4 sleeve: http://media.kohls.com.edgesuite.net...0&op_sharpen=1) with a green shirt underneath and green flats.

Has anyone here had an interview at Bard? How was it? I'm just anxious about this, heh.

Proud Dad · 11-12-2007, 12:03 PM

Hah! I have to laugh. Bard is the most casual of any schools we visited. My DD's interview was in a group, with an admissions dean, and the overall impression was that applicants were pretty secure in their appearance without making a big fuss. In that I mean no one really cared if one were dressed up or dressed down as long as they had had a recent bath! Enjoy your visit.

ReInventor · 11-12-2007, 12:08 PM

I love how you can always answer my Bard questions.

Yeah, I expected it would be pretty casual so I was nervous about being overdressed, but I loved the outfit, heh.

The interview was in a group? Was that the IDP interview? How did that work?

Proud Dad · 11-12-2007, 12:34 PM

No, not IDP, just a visit with an admissions information session (done by an admissions dean) and tour. Is yours for IDP??

My DD hadn't completed the Bard app at the time of our visit and didn't really want an interview before she decided if she liked the school or not. We hit five or six schools in one trip and only two held individual interviews, but they all insisted it was informative only, and not really a "judged" part of the admissions process, or required. I can't see how it couldn't help a good candidate though, so best of luck to you! I hope you get to enjoy a beautiful sunset from the Blythewood garden. Probably too cold for a swim at the waterfall though. Make sure you get to see everything you want, even if they tell you you can't. For instance, we just went into the theater and asked nicely and a faculty member gave us an impromptu tour.

Your chosen outfit will be fine!

ReInventor · 11-12-2007, 12:40 PM

Yeah, Saturday is my IDP date, which means I'll know next week if I'm in or not. Yikes! I'd love to see the performing arts center, it's so awesome on the outside.

QuixoticRick · 11-12-2007, 12:43 PM

Yeah, I really liked my Yale interview. Although some questions threw me off guard (I wasn't expecting them), they weren't too out of left field.

livelovelearn · 11-13-2007, 10:10 AM

i had my interview for tufts this past weekend and it went really well. my interviewer was really nice and pretty laid back. It was pretty informal and we met at his house. The only question that i hadnt really thought about was.... List 5 adjectives to describe yourself.

Good luck everyone!

story4clover · 11-13-2007, 05:05 PM

I had a interview with U of Rochester and it went well...
It was an alumn interview; however, I was able to talk to admission officer who was also present that day
my interviewer was really nice and told me a lot about the school
I really wanted to go to that college, so I knew a lot about the school
he seemed to be happy about how much I want to go there...

I think the most important part of the interview is showing a lot of interest and being honest...

xtra · 11-13-2007, 07:55 PM

I had an interview with Rice on Sunday. it went great ask about "tell me about yourself" and extracurricular activities.

artsavedmylife · 11-15-2007, 04:12 PM

I have an interview over the phone tomorrow. It's my first (I'm a transfer student, btw)... so what should I expect? I'm really nervous about b/c I don't really articulate myself well over the phone.