<p>Have you seen Napoleon Dynamite? Why not go get a suit like the one he wore to the dance? Hahahaha. Ok, that was random...but anways, have you thought about borrowing an outfit from a friend? I know it sounds weird, but if you're low on cash, it might be an easy way to get something nice.</p>
<p>wear the dress pants.</p>
<p>oh snap, i found some stone/white colored cargos that i have from the gap. should i wear those instead?</p>
<p>dude, im not wearing a brown suit.....</p>
<p>Prepare a little bit. You know they're going to ask why you want to go to their school, why you think you're a good fit, etc. So think of a response that is specific and shows that you know your stuff. Right now, you're stressing about clothes, and that's ridiculous. Pants, shoes, button-down shirt. It ain't difficult. I once had a pop-interview with the Vice Principal at my high school for the recommendation she was going to write. My only stupid response was when she asked why I wanted to go to that college, and all I was academics and "it seems like a nice place to be." But I was charming and they like that.</p>
<p>It's never too long for a thank-you. My parents once got a thank-you note a couple of years after hosting a student whose music group was visiting our area. The student had lost our names and address. Believe me, my mom had noticed that the student had never said, "thank-you," and my mom also was very forgiving and happy when she got the student's note and apology.</p>
<p>I interview for my alma mater. Very few students bother to send thank-you letters. The ones that do typically e-mail them, and send them several weeks after the interview. I do notice and appreciate any kind of gracious gesture, and I have a warm spot in my heart for the students who take the time to show that kind of graciousness. However, a the lack of notes doesn't influence my interiew report. I think, however, students who send the notes don't feel like running and hiding if they spot me around town. :)</p>
<p>Send the Pomona student a thank-you by e-mail or snail mail. If you choose snail mail, the person's name, and "student, Pomona College" along with the college's general address will allow the mail to reach the student.</p>
<p>Just say something like, "Thank you so much for interviewing me. When I met with you, I already had spent an hour talking to a freshman about Pomona's math program, and I was very excited about going to a university with such a strong department. After interviewing with you, I was even more certain that Pomona is my first choice (if that's the case. If not, "is still a college that I am very interested in attending").
I appreciate your taking the time to meet with me. </p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Your name
e-mail
home address"</p>
<p>"Right now, you're stressing about clothes, and that's ridiculous. "
so true, i feel stupid.....thanks aim for getting me back on track.</p>
<p>northstarmom, ill make sure to write that letter. i actually found some stuff on the internet about my interviewer, and he's quite an impressive person. i guess he didnt mention any of the stuff because i never asked...oops.</p>
<p>If you have follow-up questions for your Pomona interviewer based on what you now have noticed about his background, you can ask them. It will be easier for you to get a reply if you e-mail instead of snail mailing your thank-you letter.</p>
<p>You keep acting as if your actions were the only ones important in the interview. Pay attention to the following, which I have implied before: Interviews are two-way streets. </p>
<p>Most college students and many alumni interviewers aren't very experienced at interviewing people. As a result, some of the things that you are perceiving as being problems with your Pomona interview may have been the results of how you were interviewed. For example, the student could have asked follow-up questions to find out why you applied to Pomona. The student also could have shared some more about their own background as a way of introducing themselves.</p>
<p>The good part about having the interview behind you is that you have learned some things about how to act in an interview. You now know to think in advance about why you are applying to a particular college, and look for ways of bringing up these reasons in the interview. You also know that it's fine and even expected for the interviewed student to ask some questions, and that such questions should not be ones asked on the web site.</p>
<p>Thus, asking, "Do you have fraternities?" is not a good question. "I notice that you have fraternities on campus. What's it like here for students who don't go Greek?" is a good question because it shows you have some knowledge of the college and are thinking about whether it's a good match for your personality.</p>
<p>You also now know that if you can find out the name in advance of your interviewer, it can be a very good idea to Google them. (Incidentally, interviewers also have been known to Google applicants. I once had a college student who had put up a porno web site and didn't understand why he was having trouble getting internship offers!)</p>
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<p>LOL @ NSM .</p>
<p>Kosuke--It's never too late to thank someone for a college interview. You might even consider alluding to it in your message, e.g., "I continue to feel as enthusiastic, if not more so, about Pomona as I did when I spoke with you." Perhaps you can say how your conversation with your interviewer led you to discover <em>additional</em> appealing aspects about Pomona that excite you about going to college in general and to Pomona in particular. Here's your opportunity to shine! </p>
<p>As to clothing for upcoming interviews, how about corduroys? An alum interviewer my D had actually mentioned that she didn't have to dress up because they were meeting in a Starbuck's. Business casual is how one would describe it in a working environment--clean, non-grungy clothing that you might wear to impress someone on a date. Think first impressions.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>You are WAY too nervous about interviews. IMO, you sound like you have interview-phobia. So, just don't do it!! </p>
<p>If you decide to go anyways, I recommend wearing that nice GAP shirt and some khaki pants.</p>
<p>The shirt you are considering is nice, but it is going to match better with khakis. You should find a brown belt, because you will want to tuck in a dress shirt. Another option for interview clothes is to wear a nice sweater or long-sleeved shirt. Check out a nearby Polo outlet to buy a shirt or find a comfy sweater. Don't over-dress, just look nice. Sagging is a fashion faux-pas, and unless you are interviewing for a surf-shop pacsun will not do. </p>
<p>Interviews are not a big deal. If anything, it will probably help for WU because it can show demonstrated interest. If you want to be a bio major, talk about a prof. you have heard of there or talk about a unique class WU offers others don't. Discuss(for a LAC) how the wide range of subjects and love for learning really interests you, and how everyone seems to play a role in the community. If you are particularly interested in an EC, for example the student newspaper, discuss how you would love to take part in formulating it. Discuss how socially you can benifit from the university. If you have enough passion for a university, it will show in the interview. Interviewers want substance, not BS answers. If you like city life, don't say "because there's so much to do." Discuss the wide ranges of cultures available and how different it is from your background, etc. Or discuss the research available, internships for students, study abr., or museums/theaters/art.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>the interview is over.... it was good, the guy told me he was gonna give me a "very good recommendation" but that i should remember that he is not on the admissions board so he cant make the decision. so i guess it was better than pomona. he was really kind and luckily had some stuff in common with me. all he gave me was his name and phone number so i guess i wont be sending him a thank you unfortunatly. but i will call him when i get my accept/reject to thank him.</p>
<p>overall: Success!</p>
<p>That's great, Kosuke!</p>
<p>That sounds really promising, Kosuke, good for you! It sounds as if you're glad you took the plunge and went to the interview. I'll be holding good thoughts for you.</p>
<p>Woo-hoo, Kosuke!</p>
<p>Many students wear jeans with a nice shirt to an interview, polo type shirt is fine, and I am an alumni interviewer, I always say good luck , it's been very nice talking with you or some version of that. If you relax and be yourself you will be fine and ask questions, you can write them down beforehand as others suggested. It shows your interest. Good Luck! And I mean that in the truest sense. You have a lot to offer a college, but you need to believe that!</p>
<p>Kosuke:
Congratulations on the interview! Good luck with WUSTL - I have a freshman D2 there, and she is really happy.</p>
<p>thank you all so much. and optimizerdad, im glad your daughter is enjoying it (who wouldnt?). after reading up on all their programs and all that they offer, it def. shot up much closer to the top of my list of fav. schools.</p>
<p>being that this was my last interview, all there is left is to send off my fin aid stuff and do schoolwork until april. i have a feeling these two and half months are going to fly by pretty fast!</p>
<p>thank you again to all of you, without all the advice i recieved here, i probably would have been a total mess.</p>
<p>Thank You all, i am truly indebted to all of the parents of CC (as well as those non-parents who are always just as much help)!</p>
<p>Congratulations on your interview, Kosuke.
Have you tried looking up his address in the phonebook or on switchboard.com?
If he told you where he worked, you also can send a thank-you there.
If you get in, give him a call, and thank him again. That follow-up call could be a good time to ask additional questions (which you might have once acceptances come in and you have some choices).</p>
<p>thanks for the tip northstarmom!
i was able to find his address with whitepages.com, so i guess he will be getting a thank you card after all!
but now back to my 6 page book report. good night to all!</p>
<p>sorry to bring this up again, but i was wondering if i could PM my pomona interviewer letter to somebody and have them read it over? im not sure if i went overboard on it or not....thanks
its longer than my common app essay......</p>