What kind of questions do they ask in college interviews?
Janine, Honolulu, Hawaii
Generally, there is absolutely no need to be nervous before a college interview. The purpose of the interview is, like the rest of the application process, to help the college admissions team get to know you better. They want to put a face and personality to your essays, test scores, transcripts, etc.
The kinds of questions you are going to be asked are things like: “Why do you want to go to this college?”, “What do you like to do in your spare time?”, “What are you interested in studying?” and questions about your experiences in life and what kinds of things are important to you.
The best advice I would give anyone before a college interview is not to be nervous, and not to try and prepare answers ahead of time to questions they think may be asked. The interviewer is going to be more impressed and comfortable with you if they feel that you are being honest and genuine in your answers, and you will feel better about yourself, too.
Think of your interview more as a conversation, rather than an interrogation. Enjoy yourself, and engage with the person who is interviewing you! Take advantage of being able to sit down with someone who knows a LOT about the college you want to go to! Ask them questions, too!
-Ali
P.S. Dress well! Look the part; brush your hair and tie your shoelaces. You want to represent yourself well and convince them that getting accepted to their school is something you really want.
