<p>I think everybody has a very different interview experience, and it depends on the individual interviewing you rather than the school.</p>
<p>I would also suggest that you make your “why Chicago” as developed as possible, as “it’s in a city and it’s ranked highly” might fly with your parents or guidance counselor, but it’s not specific to the U of C.</p>
<p>If you’re up for some real extra credit, you can check out this speech, which I think is pure win (it’s long):
[The</a> Aims of Education Address (for the class of 2006)](<a href=“http://www.ditext.com/abbott/abbott_aims.html]The”>The Aims of Education Address (for the class of 2006))</p>
<p>Do a little hunting on department websites for the fields you may be interested in.</p>
<p>Try not to say that your favorite thing to do in your free time is sleep. I would probably say that, as it’s true, but come up with something… going to the gym, hanging out with friends, reading romance novels… anything sounds better than sleep!</p>