<p>A few other thoughts:</p>
<p>Review what you submitted (activities, essays, etc.). It’s really embarrassing if they ask you about something you submitted and you don’t remember it.</p>
<p>If you’ve had any significant updates to your “resume” since you submitted your packet (i.e., new awards, better SAT scores, etc.), bring an updated version and BRIEFLY explain the update. The fact you joined another club is not a significant update.</p>
<p>Agree w/those above who advise being honest. Literally and figuratively. Don’t try to outsmart/outguess the interviewers. Won’t work.</p>
<p>Be prepared for some version of the question – “Why you?” (vs. all the other folks we’re interviewing). Unlike BGO interviews, nom interviews are competitive in that you and the others are competing for one of ten slots. </p>
<p>Agree re not memorizing answers. That doesn’t, however, mean you shouldn’t prepare for various questions and have some idea what you’re going to say. </p>
<p>Be prepared to address any weaknesses in your packet (i.e., low grade(s), low SATs, lack of leadership positions, lack of sports, etc.). Best advice here is to address it directly and succinctly and what you’re doing to improve/rectify, etc. – don’t try to make it into a strength if it’s not.</p>