College Admission Interview Tips

By: Blogger of Nepal on 11:25 PM

College Admission interview a popular trend these days during the admission time. It’s a great way to communicate with the students from the management side and know their activities as well as their behavior. But all the colleges don’t offer interview only students just have to apply for the admission.

As, Students have to meet their respective admission officer at the college. This is something students get nervous about. Students should go into the interview alone and the person with him/her need to wait outside.

With friendly environment and interactive approach is being implemented so as to make students feel comfortable during the interview. During that time, Interviewer tries to find out the students activities as well its behavior and the interested areas. The students are focused on their curriculum activities as well as they tries to know their keen interest and accordingly education is given to them. The students are questioned and have to answer those things and need to speak clearly and knowledgeably.

Many interviewers will finish the interview by asking if there are any questions. Students should have a couple of questions prepared. If they meet with an alumnus or current student, they may want to ask them why they selected that school. At the end of the interview, do thank the interviewer and get their contact information. Students can then follow up with a thank you email or note. This may be noted in their file. Sign up for interviews as early as possible as some colleges do fill their interview spots.

A few interview tips:

1.  The first four minutes of the interview usually sets the tone. Get it right at the start, and it can go well.
2.  Have questions of your own, and make sure they are not obvious, factual ones.
3.  Dress informally so you are comfortable, but not too informally (avoid jeans or flip-flops).
4.  Be punctual.
5.  There are no trick questions coming up; this is not an interrogation. Interviewers want to engage you in conversation -- and -- yes, they want you to be comfortable.
6.  Don't talk too much. Catch yourself and stop. Think internally for a few seconds before responding to questions.
7.  Remain conscious of your body language and don't play with your hair or you're your nails. You may be nervous -- but don't act it.
8.  Have thoughts about the last book that you liked; the last film, favorite website, magazines you read; and tell the truth. Students should be able to articulate what it is about them that make them a good fit with that particular school.

Also, students should be prepared to speak intelligently about what they've done for or in any groups in which they have participated. Bring a resume in case it's requested.

The number one thing is for students is to be prepared to thoughtfully discuss their academic preparation and achievement record.