<p>i have an interview for Brown Univeristy this sunday
it’s going to be at a restaurant (Hos’ Hut)</p>
<p>so if you guys can help… :]</p>
<p>1) what are the common questions they ask?
i want to prepare for the interview at least a little bit. some people say “just be yourslef” but i would like to at least care about the interview and prepare before i go. i still will be myself, just more prepared :]</p>
<p>2) do i have to eat? its going to be around lunch time, but she said it shouldnt take more than 30 min. so im guessing we wont eat…? if i do eat, who pays??</p>
<p>I’ll answer number 2 first…if it is going to be a short interview, I probably wouldn’t eat–order something to drink if you want, but food seems like an impediment to me. I am sure others will disagree with me, but the interviewer will probably offer to pay and that is fine. Have money, of course, but don’t feel like you NEED to pay–technically, you are the guest of the interviewer, and the guest doesn’t pay. I don’t think that food will play into it (although it is a little bit of an odd choice for an interview location…I would prefer a Starbucks or the like). </p>
<p>As far as what the common questions are, I had my Brown interview 2 weeks ago, so I think I can be of some help here…You will almost certainly be asked why you decided on Brown–have a good, honest answer for that. I was also asked about my academic and extracurricular interests, and what I did in my free time, and of course, she asked me if I had any questions. Pretty typical interview questions–no curveballs anywhere. Good Luck!</p>
<p>Yeah, I agree with advantagious’s comments about the eating. Order a drink if you feel more comfortable with “something to do”–I have always gotten a coffee at my interviews at Starbucks so it seemed more casual to me. </p>
<p>I had my Brown interview a couple weeks ago, and some questions were:
Why Brown?
Tell me about yourself (mention extracurriculars, hobbies, maybe a little background about yourself if it helps explain who you are, etc.)
Tell me about your high school
What academic subjects are you passionate about?
What did you do last summer?
Definitely be prepared to ask a few questions about Brown, as that took up the bulk of my interview.</p>
<p>Answer: “I think everyone has something “great” about them, but speaking for myself I would have to say that these qualities make me stand out: (and list them).” </p>
<p>If you do order food, taste it before salting (something that some job interviewers look for. It means, “does this person look for facts before jumping in.” Jumping in is not a desirable quality.) But if given a choice, don’t order food. It gets in the way, it’s hard to look dignified when you eat and it could cause a mess. Stick with coffee, tea or some other drink and claim that you have already eaten, but thank them for the offer of food. </p>
<p>Questions I’d expect:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Why do you want to attend X university? (answer should be beyond the scope of location, climate, dorms, football, reputation - have an idea of what unique opportunities are available at that school (research?) and know how your goals fit into that.</p></li>
<li><p>Tell me about yourself. </p></li>
<li><p>How will you contribute to X university? </p></li>
</ol>
<p>General tip: ALWAYS be postitive (don’t bad mouth teachers, parents, peers or other institutions).</p>
<p>“tell me about yourself”…super common, and in my opinion, the most difficult…what you start with is crucial–ECs, family, etc…that shows her (in her mind) what is most important to you…</p>
<p>how would your friends describe you?
how will you be remembered/how have you made an impact?
general questions about ECs…
how are you prepared for college?
what do you like/not like about your hs? (also important…don’t slam it…negative comments do not come across well)</p>