COLLEGE MOCK INTERVIEW REVIEWER AND TIPS

1. Introduction about yourself. (Don’t just state your name, age and your school tell
something about your aim, and something unique about yourself related to your degree)
2. Why did you choose this school? (state your reasons and include some points from
their mission, vision or core values)
3. Why did you choose this program or degree? (please do not ONLY state that it is your
dream elaborate it and include your inspiration about the program or insert a certain issue
you saw in your society and come up with the reason why you choose that program)
4. What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Your strengths must be connected to your
chosen degree and follow this format in stating your weakness:
My weakness/es include/s _____________ but I am working on it by
__________________ to overcome that weakness.
5. What is your study/ learning style?
Format: (choose whether you are a visual learner, kinesthetic, auditory? And why?
6. How do you cope up with stress?
7. Why should we give you the slot?
8. How do you define success?
9. Role of your future profession in society? During pandemic?
10. Give characteristic of yours as Gen Z
11. Rate yourself from 1-10 in terms of emotional stability and dependence
12. How will you manage to pass through all the screenings?

Reviewer by: Mikhaela

Macalino

Tell me about yourself.

= I am April Rhose Pontillano.... from Centro Enrile. 18 years old. I graduated from Our
Lady of Snows Academy with a strand of accountancy, business and management.
During my years of high school, I participated seminars and activities that have been
nurtured my skills as a student like organizing and managing stuffs since I'm meticulous
in doing schoolworks or making decisions and also developed my interest in dancing.

How did you hear about this college?

= Actually, my cousins who happened to be CSU graduates told me to study in this
institution and also, I heard a lot from people that it is great to study here because its full
of professional and competitive teachers.

What do you know about our school?

= I just know that CSU has a lot to offer. I have seen a lot of achievements and successful
people graduated from here which is why I was think highly of it and intimidated at the
same time.

Why do you want to attend this college?

= I’d love to attend CSU for it is diverse, has lower tuition costs, greater flexibility and
has strong education programs. I wanted a college that was both flexible and affordable. I
am certain that this institution will make me more focused and develop my skills to be
globally competitive and to be successful in my own pace and in my own way.

Why do you feel you should be accepted to this college?

= As I have said I am just an average student but I am passionate person with
determination to learn and excel. I will keep my eye on my goal of becoming a well-
rounded individual and future professional and understand that all aspects of my college
life will lead me to this. There is no doubt that the courses will be challenging but I
guarantee that my resolve will be more steadfast. I am still new to being a responsible,
mature young adult, but I am a changed man with an unwavering determination to learn
and succeed.
What are some of your academic strengths?
= Being organized, both mentally and physically, was and is one of my biggest strengths.
Since I'm pursuing a management course, it's important to be able to handle tasks and
keep things in order. In school, I balanced homework, deadlines, finance club meetings,
and leisure. I use notes, to-do lists to stay on track. I am also a good listener.

What do you consider your weaknesses?

= I find public speaking intimidating and have often struggled with presentations. I
experience anxiety and nervous breakdowns that’s why I stutter a lot.
I also feel shy. I find it intimidating to ask questions or raise points, so I have often
remained quiet in the past. but I have been trying to be more vocal and calmer to become
more confident. I really feel that my communication skills can be improved. I feel that
improving these skills will help me become a better speaker.

What do you plan to major in?

= I want to take Business Administration major in financial management

Why did you chose this course?

= I am just an average student and I came from a poor family, so I struggled quite a lot
especially on my school expenses. That is why I had been spending and handling my
money wiser. And I hope to continue exploring managing finances in deeper and broader
perspective. I am also interested to business so I think it is well suited and aligned from
my chosen course.
I also chose this course because it would give multiple working opportunities and I can
be very versatile into different kinds of job opportunities.
It's application is very useful and practical in our daily activities as we always encounter
business and financial matters in everything we do. It would further expand my
knowledge in handling business and financial matters so that in the future years to come
when I will be the one handling my own business, I will be able to apply all that I have
learned from my undergrad course. And I believe this course is a steppingstone towards
my dream of becoming a successful business owner.
What are the expectations of your college education program?
= I always had high expectations toward CSU especially it is known to be a great school.
I’m only hoping CSU to enhance not only academic and vocational prospects, but also to
provide opportunities.