College Interviews
The emphasis on college interviews has decreased in recent years and varies widely among institutions. Students should inquire about a school’s specific policy, which will likely be one of the following:
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No interviews – group information sessions only
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Alumni interviews only – off campus
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Interviews are optional and informational only
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Interviews are encouraged and become a part of the student’s application folder
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On-campus interview
College Admissions Interviews, Sample Questions:
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What is your role in the school community? What would your teachers say about you as a person? As a student?
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What is the most significant contribution you have made at Tallulah Falls School?
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What are you looking for in a college? How did you become interested in_____?
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What are some of your goals – personal and career – for the future?
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Tell me about a particular class or assignment in which you found yourself most stimulated intellectually.
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What is your reason for participating in athletics (or student government, newspaper, etc)? What are the satisfactions?
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Since you are interested in science, math, etc. (where appropriate), why are you interested in a liberal arts college rather than a more technical institution?
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How and in what ways do you expect, plan, hope, to transfer your secondary school contributions, achievements, activities to the college level?
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What has been your favorite subject in high school? Why?
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What might you study in college?
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What books or authors have made a lasting impression on your way of thinking? Have you read deeply into any one author or field?
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What events, if any, would you deem critical in your life thus far? Who is the most influential person in your life?
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How have you spent your summers?
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What are your reactions to current events?
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How would you describe yourself as a person?
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Have you ever thought of not going to college? What would you do?
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How do you spend your free time?
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Why do you think you are a good match for this college?
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Many qualified students apply to our school. What characteristics single you out from other students?
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Do you have any questions? (Have some in mind).