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college interviews [aah!]
I have an interview with Yale this Sunday, and I am EXTREMELY nervous. We agreed on a starbucks 20 minutes from my house, and I thought I was going to have to go all the way to Yale university, but I guessed wrong. Anyway, she told me it would be good if I took a sheet of all my activities and leadership roles, which is a very short list. I also have a Harvard interview next week, also at a nearby cafe [I've never been to either]. I'm always worried about the who's-gonna-pay-the-bill situation, so I'm planning on not eating anything. I don't know how I should dress, what to wear, should I wear makeup, and what will they ask me?! I'm not very far from passing out, I don't even know how I got myself into this mess. They're going to hate me. Oh god, can someone please help?? I have NO clue what to expect.
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If your list is a short one, place some short sentences or bullets beneath each point describing what you did/learned/were responsible for in that role. Two or three points is plenty and will make your list far more impressive, because not only did you DO those things, you know WHY they are good things.
Bring enough money to pay for both but it's very, very unlikely you'll be expected too. They will likely offer to pay. If they don't, go dutch.
Dress nicely but not too formal. No jeans or t-shirts, but don't wear your prom dress. Church-chic, is a good way to think when you are talking about interviews.
Wear a bit of make-up. No crazy colours, just enough to make you look fresh-faced and mature.
They are going to ask you about YOU. Your opinions, interests, goals and ideas. Really, that's pretty much it. Practice with a parent or teacher, they can give some feedback on your answers and tell you what little misteps you might be making. But it's all going to be about YOU.
YOU should ask THEM about the school. They are alumni after all. Ask them about campus life, ask them about any concerns you have about getting around, even small ones. Ask them about their favorite spots or what they liked about it. Don't ask anything too personal, but show a real interest in finding out what they school is like.
And try to relax. The interviewers know you've never done this before.
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