<p>I had my first interview for Exeter last week, so I was really nervous. I did answer all the question, but didn't do a good job. There was a lot of pausing. Will that hurt my chance of getting in Exeter a lot?</p>
<p>i wanna bump it. </p>
<p>question for people: people keep saying you can have more than one interview. is this true and how are you able to do that?</p>
<p>I personally had the worst interview at the school I am at right now. LOL. So I guess interviews aren't everything! I mean, the admission officers will definitely take into account that kids can be shy, quiet, and awkward. They're only like what, 13 and 14 year olds? Also, you are not the only one who talks with them. Your parents do interviews, too! This is where your parents come in to stand up for you and offer a greater glimpse as to who you are.. tell them things that you weren't able to. They're probably much more eloquent and expressive than you are. So, don't worry about it! </p>
<p>If you are still worried, send them cards and emails. Thank them for taking their time to interview you and talk to you about their schools. That's another effective way to leave an impression on them. </p>
<p>Don't worry too much, because interviews aren't everything in determining your admission, and I wish you good luck!</p>
<p>Well, this is a college interview story but I'm sure it's applicable...</p>
<p>My friend showed up to his UPenn interview in sweats and a t-shirt, unaware that there was a 'dress code' for it. He stuttered an apology, sat down and talked with his interviewer about numerous tangent subjects, came home, and ranted to me about how horrible it was.
...he got in. The interview's important, but there's so many other aspects of an application. Don't freak out too much (:</p>
<p>How about on the other end of the spectrum? How well will a fantastic interview help your chances?</p>
<p>Pauses aren't necessarily a bad thing, they can just be awkward. An interviewer will usually pause when they are waiting to see if the interviewee has said all they would like. Just try and end your answer with something that the interviewer will pick up on. Example:
Interviewer: What are some of your EC's?
Interviewee: I like sports blah blah blah, especially hockey. That is something I like about this school, there is a good hockey program.
Interviewer: Oh yes actually we just won....</p>
<p>If you get a hard question, don't be afraid say "let me think about that for a second" or something of that nature</p>
<p>I think that pauses are perfectly natural. It just means you're thinking about the question so you can give them your best answer- if you answer each question right away then they'll probably assume that you've done some practicing..</p>