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The Campus Interview
The official e-newsletter of The Equestrian College Advisor.
From the blog:
As an educational consultant, I don’t typically have favorite students. Like any teacher, counselor, or parent, I love each of them in their own way. (Usually.) But there’s a type of student who typically enters my life (and practice) at this time of year and usually rises to the level of my highest esteem. It’s the type of student you won’t read about in higher ed articles or in the blogs of the IECs who make their living sending students to Ivy League or other highly selective colleges or universities – the low key, under the radar, not at all flashy student. Read More
A prospective college list must be carefully curated for success.
Sweet Briar College made a big splash this week when they announced that they are going to be the first NCAA Division III college to join the NCEA.
College Interview BasicsAt some point in you college search and admission process, you might find that you’re required to complete an interview. The types of interviews – and interviewers – can vary widely and, while the interview is rarely the final say regarding admission to a particular school, the more informed you are about the process, the more successful you’ll be.The two primary types of admissions interview are:
Informational – This is a more conversational interview that not only allows the interviewer to learn more about you and your interest in the college, but also allows (and encourages!) you to ask questions regarding particular programs or admissions practices.
Evaluative – An evaluative interview is often weighted more heavily when it comes time to render an admission decision because there is typically a more rigid framework. Evaluative interviews are also typically used for scholarship awarding purposes.
The people who conduct admission interviewers range from admission counselors and directors to faculty, alumni, and even student interviewers. Interviews can be held on campus, at your home or a local coffee shop, or remotely over phone or via Skype.Interview GoalsYour primary goal in any interview is to demonstrate specific reasons that you are interested in attending a particular college. Thus, be prepared to go beyond the items listed in your resume and share additional pertinent information – your deep passion for mathematics that’s driving you toward a major in engineering, for example. You should also be prepared to ask questions about the school that aren’t easily researched with a simple Internet search – what the average amount of homework is for an engineering major or what students say is their favorite meal in the dining hall.Dressing well is also vital to interview success; while you don’t necessarily need to dress to the nines, jeans and t-shirts are never considered acceptable interview attire. Look your best so that you can present your best self to the person asking the questions – and don’t forget to smile!
