<p>I was just reading about college interviews and it talked about bringing transcripts and resumes? Interviewees at Kenyon have any insight as to whether this is necessary? Nothing was said about it when my son arranged the interview. Thanks!</p>
<p>My daughter interviewed at about nine schools (mostly alumni interviews)- never brought anything except a few well thought out questions and it all worked out- no real need for anything else-</p>
<p>I am a former admissions interviewer at Kenyon. I’m going to assume that your son is a current junior? He is not required to bring anything, however it would not hurt to bring a copy of his resume. I’d offer up a copy at the end of the interview, that way the interviewer doesn’t waste time reading over the resume right at the beginning and the conversation is more natural. </p>
<p>I only suggest bringing one because once the interview is over the interviewer will write a short summary about the student, and oftentimes it is nice to have a recap of the student’s background. I know for me personally, this was especially helpful when I had 3 or 4 interviews in a row and I couldn’t remember every detail from each one. But like I said before, all this is optional and the interviews at Kenyon are very informal. Good Luck!</p>
<p>Thanks to both of you for responding! I really appreciate the help. Yes, Rdt425 my son is a junior and has an interview next week. Your advice makes a lot of sense. I know I would be in the same boat for needing a memory jog after numerous interviews. Given the “feel” of Kenyon, he presumed the interviews would be informal in nature. Being new to this whole thing, neither of us wanted him to be unprepared or “over-the-top”. Thanks for the well wishes!</p>
<p>Can’t beat advice from a former Kenyon admissions officer. 
If I could add one thing. One of my daughters is quite shy, and it helps her a LOT to take in what we call “intchild in a nutshell”. It really is a resume, organized with an Academic, School Activity, and Outside School Activity section. </p>
<p>It serves as a conversation starter and reminder if she gets flustered during the interview. She will give a copy to the interviewer at the start of the interview, and keep one for herself. Obviously they need to engage naturally in the interview, but it is a helpful anchor if your kid is shy or likely to get very nervous in an interview.</p>