College Interview on Monday, Advice?

macd123
Fri, 23 Jun 2017 23:27:50 +0000

I will be interviewing at Bates in a few days. I previously met with a Bates representative in Fall 2016, and we had a 40 -minute, 1-on-1 conversation in an office at my school. He even referred to the chat as a “quasi-interview” and noted that Bates’ ad-com “would have this on file” and “cite that we had a great conversation” when I apply. It definitely went well, even though I was expecting casual group information session, not (basically) an interview. I am immensely on edge about this upcoming interview, but the fact that I’ve already talked to someone from Bates certainly eases some of the anxiety .

Middlebury is my top school, but I have a feeling Bates might be a very close second after visiting. I want to nail this interview because I feel that Bates has the potential to compete with Middlebury as my ED choice.

I am struggling to form questions to ask, but I have been doing some research on Bates’ clubs. I am especially interested in college radio, farm volunteering (not sure if this is available there, I love Midd’s organic farm), political science (major), Spanish (minor), and social activism. I’m really interested in Bates because I am looking to build and foster relationships with professors, and according to multiple sources, numerous professors and students have tight relationships. I’m also just itching for some creativity and room to grow academically; at my high school creativity is virtually discouraged… how well directions are followed almost always determines the grade for the assignment. Bates just seems so wholesome and holistic in its admissions process and overall dynamic.

Ugh. I could really use some tips and question ideas. I feel like I am not enough for them, maybe not fascinating enough. I don’t want to fade into the blur of the various seemingly lackluster students colleges interview each year. I am an intensely philosophical individual, but sometimes I’m not the best at communicating. If more information is needed just say so. Thank you!