<p>I’m going to have an interview with Seattle University, a Jesuit School (I’m an atheist), on Monday, and I want to know if a few of my questions are too confrontational:</p>
<p>-Moving sports teams to division one will probably take a lot of money, time, and attention. How do you think this will affect academics at Seattle University? (I’m asking that because I got a letter from them saying that moving their teams into division one is their top priority).</p>
<p>-How many religion classes is each student required to take?</p>
<p>-Because Seattle U has a religious affiliation, I would like to know if you guys support undergraduate research that focuses on stem cell research or altering genes to cure genetic diseases.</p>
<p>I think those questions are perfectly fine–there are a lot of schools that may be of a religious affiliation but not being part of that affliation may even help you–colleges are always looking for diversity. Your questions show that you are concerned about the quality of your education and the type of curriculum you would potentially have–seems like a good trait to show them.</p>
<p>OP: regarding the 3rd question: what if an answer that you may find objectionable – that they actively DO NOT have this type of research?</p>
<p>How will you handle it? Is it a deal breaker? Are you not interested in attending the school if so? Do you feel it’s too narrow or restrictive if so?</p>
<p>Frankly, this answer can be found w/o asking your interviewer a sticky question. I wouldn’t do it – he/she doesn’t need to be put on the defensive (if indeed the answer is no stem cell research) and it would be improper for you to demand this of him/her.</p>