College Interview on Monday, Advice?

Lindagaf
Mon, 26 Jun 2017 13:04:17 +0000

My D was nervous before her interview at Bates, but the woman who interviewed her was so laid back and friendly that they ended up chatting for almost an hour. The interviewer will put you at ease. Everyone is different, but I think for my daughter, it ended up being a conversation. She did ask a few questions, but you have some prepared, so don’t sweat it. The good thing is, you are showing you are interested, and Bates really likes interest. And you are fascinating. Everyone is!

If you tour before the interview, really pay attention to Gomes Chapel, which is by far the best church we ever saw on any campus tour. I love it, because to me, it represents one of Bates best and most important aspects, which is about prioritizing academics and being inclusive. I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but let’s just say that it isn’t like any church you have ever seen. Pay close attention to the stained glass windows. We are totally non-religious, but after being in the chapel, I was sold on Bates. In fact, if you find the chapel interesting, that might be a great thing to ask about. They host a lot of wonderful non-denominational events there too.

Don’t overprep for your interview. It’s really a conversation more than anything. Good luck, and I hope you do end up at Bates. You seem like exactly the kind of student they would love:-)