<p>hey guys, i’m an international studentapplying to columbia and will have an interview in january…unfortunately,i’m so lost!!i dunno what to do and prepare…</p>
<p>this may sound silly, but what language should i use?when i called the interviewer to arrange the interview, i talked to him in english…but he answered back in indonesia(my native language–and also the interviewer)!!what language should i use during the interview??</p>
<p>what sorts of questions will be asked??any tips to do excellent in interview??</p>
<p>well…chance me too…</p>
<p>SAT I : didn’t take
SAT II : Math II (740), M Bio (780), Chem (740)
ACT : 31
TOEFL : 105
Intended major : Biochem
Rank : 1/447
Essays : great (my teachers said they are)
Recs : the best (teachers and counselor said that i’m the best student they had ever encountered, personally and academically)
GPA : no such thing in my school…
School : Private christian high school (very competitive)–using national curriculum–no such thing as IB, AP, etc
Country : indonesia
Activities :
- Students Council Organization(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade)
–President of Students Council (2007-2008)
–Counselor for New Student Orientation Camp (every year)
–President of the Graduating Class (2006-2009) - Science Team (Vice Captain)(10th, 11th, 12th grade)-selected by Science Department
–Research paper on alternative fuel, Biodiesel, using used cooking oil and making black soap (Finalist of the Annual Region Chemical Engineering Research Competition)-2006
–Chosen as school representative for Regional Science Olympiad majoring in Biology (10th and 11th grade)-2007/2008
–Represents school in State Medical Competition (distinction)-2008 - Founder and President of Debate Team(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade)
Competitions won:
–3rd winner of English League Championship (state)-2006
–Champion of Debate Contest held by prestigious university in region (2 years)-2007/2008
–Kelt English Competition for Reading (state)3rd place-2007
–Champion of State Law Debate Competition-2007
–English Rally held by private university in region (1st place)-2008
–Champion of Speech Contest (city)-2008
–Best Speaker in State Law Debate Championship (3 years) - Founder and President of Young Entrepreneurs Club, (11th, 12th grade)
Competitions won:
–Champion of Marketing Competition (2 years, regional)-2007/2008
–Business Competition (state) (2nd place)-2007
–International Business Workshop and Competition (1st place)-2008
–Innovation Business Competition (1st place)-2008 - Girls Basketball Team, Vice Captain, position as point guard (9th, 10th, 11th grade)
- Volunteer Community Service (Leader), helping out in the Orphanage Homes (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade)
- Head Honcho of Gloria Goes Green, 2 Hrs/week, 40 weeks, do volunteer works involving keeping the environment green and clean (plant trees, etc)
- Leadership Camp, 2 weeks every summer (10th, 11th grade)
- Pianist in Church and Schools service, 3 Hrs/week, 48 weeks (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade)
- Youth Ministry Cell group leader
- Serving the Senior Citizens, 2 Hrs/week, 10 weeks (10th ,11th ,12th grade)
Work experience :
-Math and Science tutor since 2006
-Work in my mom’s office to help out</p>
<p>sorry for the super long post…=D</p>