<p>I recently had an interview for Pomona College. Though they aren’t required, I figured it won’t hurt to interview at as many colleges I’m applying to as possible. I got to thinking, and I am confused. I think interviewers inquire as to why you would like to attend their school. With Pomona College as my top choice, I had no difficulty in expressing my feelings. However, I am interviewing at three schools, none of which are my top choice. How should I handle these interviews when it comes to reasons why I would like to attend? Do interviewers assume that their schools is your top choice? How would I avoid an embarrassing situation?</p>
<p>If you’re applying to a school, you must have reasons for it. Even if it isn’t your top choice, there must be things you like about it- otherwise, why would you apply? Just say the reasons you like the schools. No need to say they aren’t your top choice, but you don’t have to pretend that they are, either.</p>
<p>Just say it’s your dream school… Not like they’re going to know.</p>
<p>Armando, bad idea. If it’s not her dream school, it would be way, way too easy to slip up and mention something that refutes that statement. Click, no, they won’t assume it’s your top choice. 
As a matter of fact, be prepared to be asked your top several choices during an interview- I have heard of that question being asked. You don’t have to list them in order- if you are asked what your top three are, you can name that school first if it’s in the top three. Psych got it right: there are reasons you are applying to those schools as opposed to one of hundreds others, so name those reasons.</p>