Hi seniors!

These questions are compiled from different websites. There

may be duplications. At least it is a start! See me with questions
or to schedule an appointment to practice…Good luck!

Mrs. Harder

http://www.actingforbusiness.com/interview/JobInterviewtip
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College Interview Questions List 1

Tell me about your experiences at your high school. Is there a particular

experience you had there that stands out?

What would you change about your school if you had the power to do so?

What might your teachers say is your greatest strength as a person and as a
student, and what are your weaknesses in each area?

What has been the most important person or event in your own self-
development?

What magazines and newspapers do you like to read?

What sort of things do you like to do outside of school?

What books or articles have you read in the last year that have had special
meaning for you?

What do you want to do in the future?

If you had a time machine and could go back anytime and change history, what
time period would you go to and what would you do?

Tell me about your family.

When you practice answering these questions with a friend, ask your friend to fill out the form
below so that you know what impression you gave.

Evaluation of non-verbal signals

GREAT GOOD POOR COMMENTS
Eye contact
Posture
Smiled
Didn't fidget
Voice volume
Voice speed
Grammar
Confidence
Sincerity
Enthusiasm

College Interview Questions List 2

What do you want out of college?

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

What are you doing to prepare for college?

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Give me three characteristics that describe you.

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

What is the most important thing you do in your spare time?

Who is your favorite author?

How do you manage your time?

Tell me about someone who has influenced you in your life.

College Interview Questions List 3

Tell me about yourself.

What are your greatest strengths?

What is your greatest weakness?

If you could be any animal what would you be? Why?

If l asked your best friend to describe you, what would I hear?

What sort of things do you and your friends like to do outside of school?

What's the most difficult situation you've faced?

If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would it be?

Have you ever thought of not going to college and of what you might choose to
do instead?

What is your favorite subject at school?

College Interview Questions List 4

Tell me what your favorite subjects are at school.

What has been your greatest experience in high school?

Are your grades an accurate reflection of your potential?

What events or experiences in your life have been most crucial to you?

Tell me about someone you find intellectually challenging.

What would you do to make the world a better place?

What do you like to do outside of school?

Do you like living in (place where student lives) Pittsburgh?

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

What do you expect to get out of a college education?

College Interview Questions List 5

Tell me about your interests.

What are some of your unique qualities?

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

If you could solve a major world problem, how would you go about doing it?

Name some challenges you’ve faced in your life.

What are you interested in studying?

If you were to stress one thing about yourself to a college, what would it be?

What is your biggest weakness?

What has been your greatest experience in high school?

How would your friends describe you?

College Interview Questions List 6

Tell me about yourself.

What has been your greatest experience in high school?

Would you rather write a report or give a verbal report? Why?

What's the most difficult situation you've faced?

What did you do last summer?

Describe your best friend.

What sort of books do you like to read?

What do you consider to be your greatest achievement in life?

Suppose you had to imagine yourself in a picture, what would the picture be like?

What do you want out of college?

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College Interview Questions
12 Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer in Your College
Interview

By Allen Grove, About.com

Most college interview questions are meant to help you and the interviewer find out if the
college is a good match for you. Rarely will you get a question that puts you on the spot or is
meant to make you feel stupid. Remember, the college is trying to make a good impression
too. In fact, you'll probably get a lot of softball questions like "tell me about your family" and
"tell me about your interests." Use these opportunities to show off your winning personality in
ways that aren't possible on the application.

1. Tell me about yourself.

This question seems easier than it is. How do you reduce your whole life to a few sentences?
And it's hard to avoid commonplace answers like "I'm friendly" or "I'm a good student." Of
course you want to demonstrate that you're friendly and studious, but try also to say
something memorable here that really makes you different from other college applicants. Can
you hold your breath longer than anyone in your school? Do you have a huge collection of Pez
dispensers? Do you have unusual cravings for sushi?
2. Why are you interested in our college?
Be specific when answering this, and show that you've done your research. Also, avoid
answers like "I want to make a lot of money" or "Graduates of your college get good job
placement." You want to highlight your intellectual interests, not your materialistic desires.
What specifically about the college distinguishes it from other schools you're considering?
3. What can I tell you about our college?
You can almost guarantee that your interviewer will provide an opportunity for you to ask
questions. Make sure you have some, and make sure your questions are thoughtful and
specific to the particular college. Avoid questions like "when is the application deadline?" or
"how many majors do you have?" This information is both uninteresting and readily available
on the school's webpage. Come up with some probing and focused questions: "What would
graduates of your college say was the most valuable thing about their four years here?" "I
read that you offer a major in interdisciplinary studies. Could you tell me more about that?"
4. Who in your life has most influenced you?
There are other variations of this question: Who's your hero? What historical or fictional
character would you most like to be like? This can be an awkward question if you haven't
thought about it, so spend a few minutes considering how you would answer. Identify a few
real, historical, and fictional characters you admire, and be prepared to articulate WHY you
admire them.
5. Why do you want to major in ______________ ?
Realize that you don't need to have decided upon a major when you apply to college, and your
interviewer will not be disappointed if you say you have many interests and you need to take
more classes before choosing a major. However, if you have identified a potential major, be
prepared to explain why. Avoid saying that you want to major in something because you'll
make a lot of money -- your passion for a subject will make you a good college student, not
your greed.
6. What will you contribute to our campus community?
You'll want to be specific when answering this question. An answer like "I'm hard-working" is
rather bland and generic. Think about what it is that makes you uniquely you. What exactly
will you bring to diversify the college's community?
7. Tell my about a challenge that you overcame.
This question is designed to see what kind of problem solver you are. When confronted with a
challenge, how do you handle the situation? College will be full of challenges, so the college
wants to make sure they enroll students who can handle them.
8. What do you do for fun in your free time?
"Hangin' out and chillin'" is a weak answer for this question. College life obviously isn't all
work, so the admissions folks want students who will do interesting and productive things
even when they aren't studying. Do you write? hike? play tennis? Use a question such as this
one to show that you are well-rounded with a variety of interests.
9. What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?
You don't need to pretend that you have your life figured out if you get a question like this.
Very few students entering college could accurately predict their future professions. However,
your interviewer does want to see that you think ahead. If you can see yourself doing three
different things, say so -- honesty and open-mindedness will play in your favor.
10. Does your high school record accurately reflect your
effort and ability?
In the interview or on your application, you often have an opportunity to explain a bad grade
or a bad semester. Be careful with this issue -- you don't want to come across as as a whiner
or as someone who blames others for a low grade. However, if you really did have extenuating
circumstances, let the college know.
11. Recommend a good book to me.
The interviewer is trying to accomplish a few things with this question. First, the question asks
whether or not you've actually read much. Second, it asks you to apply some critical skills as
you articulate why a book is worth reading. And finally, your interviewer might get a good
book recommendation!
12. If you could do one thing in high school differently,
what would it be?
A question like this can turn sour if you make the mistake of dwelling on things you regret. Try
to put a positive spin on it. Perhaps you've always wondered if you would have enjoyed acting
or music. Maybe you would have liked to give the student newspaper a try. Maybe, in
retrospect, studying Chinese might have been more in line with your career goals than
Spanish. A good answer shows that you didn't have the time in high school to explore
everything that is of interest to you.
 College interview tips

The interview is not an adversarial situation. Admissions folks want to like you,
have you like them and like their school. Treat the interview as a conversation.
Don’t just give yes and no answers. It’s O.K. to ask questions. It shows interest in
the college and what the admission officer has to say. Have a positive attitude.
Smile and maintain eye contact. It is all right to take a moment to think about an
answer before replying. Some people feel uncomfortable about talking of their
achievements but it is not boastful to talk about them. Highlight the good things
from your academic past and put a positive spin on your background. Never
memorize your answers by rote. Rehearse for the interview with family, friends or
a coach so that you can answer in a spontaneous natural fashion and let your
personality shine through.

Practice your handshake. When you meet the interviewer you should introduce
yourself, shake hands and smile. Make sure that you have a good handshake by
getting feedback about your handshake from relatives and friends.

Keep up on current events. Read a newspaper to keep informed. The

interviewer may ask you your opinion about a current event.

Never refuse an interview. Your refusal will usually be noted.

DON’T EVER BRING A PARENT INTO THE INTERVIEW. It will make you look
as if you can’t think or listen on your own.

Do your research about the college. Not looking as if you are interested in the
college is a huge mistake and if you haven’t done any research you will look
disinterested. You will almost certainly be asked why you are interested in the
college and what sparked your interest in it. Do not say anything negative about
the college. Never tell a school it’s your safety.

Prepare some questions to ask the interviewer. Ask questions that show your
interest in the college. Have them prepared beforehand. Don’t ask questions that
could easily be answered by looking at the college brochures, course catalogue
or their website because that will make you look as if you have not done your
homework.

Prepare for common interview questions. Prepare by thinking about your

answers to common interview questions and by rehearsing for the interview with
family, friends or an interview coach. Do not memorize these answers by rote.

Review your essay because you might be asked questions about it in the
interview to break the ice.
Wear what you would wear to dinner at a good restaurant. Do not wear jeans
or baseball caps. Avoid lots of jewelry, makeup and perfume. Don’t chew gum!
Don’t swear!

Take any documents you might need such as test scores and a copy of your
high school transcript.

Arrive on time! Plan to be there waiting 15 minutes before the interview.

Make eye contact with the interviewer. A surprising number of candidates do

not look the interviewer in the eye!

Regard the interview as a CONVERSATION. Making it into a conversation

means feeling free to ask the interviewer something that relates to the answer
you have just given. Example: If an interviewer asks, "Why did you choose
Florida University?" reply to her question and then say: "What do you think draws
students here?" This sort of question exchange builds rapport because you are
engaging the interviewer in a conversation instead of just waiting for the
interviewer to ask you the next question on the list.

Don’t try and sneak test scores into the conversation. One of the most boring
and predictable things you can do in an interview is try to sneak in your SAT
scores. Some students will use any and every annoying tactic to get in a mention
of how great their scores were. It is very irritating to the interviewer when
candidates try to contrive their answers so that their test scores can be
mentioned. It sounds false and makes the interviewer feel as if the candidate is
not interested in having a real conversation.

Always follow up with a thank you note to the interviewer. After you leave the
interview, jot down something that you discussed so that you can mention it later
in the thank you letter.