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| College Interview Tips |  The college interview is not an adversarial situation. It is better to treat the interview as a conversation. Don’t just reply yes and no. You can also ask questions. It demonstrates interest in the college and what the admission officer has to say. Simply have a positive attitude. Try to smile and maintain eye contact. You may take a moment to think about an answer before replying. There are people who feel uncomfortable about talking of their achievements but it is not boastful to talk about them. Emphasize the good things from your academic past and put a positive spin on your background. Don’t memorize your answers by rote. It is a good idea to 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. Be sure that you have a good handshake by getting feedback about your handshake from relatives and friends.
Keep up on current events. Look through the newspapers to keep informed. You may be asked about a current event.
Never refuse an interview. Usually your refusal will be noted.
Don’t ever bring a parent into the interview. In such situation you will look as if you can’t think or listen on your own.
Do your research about the college. Remember, 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. The interviewer will certainly ask why you are interested in the college and what sparked your interest in it. Never say anything negative about the college. Don’t tell a school it’s your safety.
Prepare some questions to ask the interviewer. Prepare beforehand questions that show your interest in the college. Never 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.
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