<p>I just got contacted for my interview scheduled for next week....i'm SO NERVOUS because I'm usually a quiet person...
Do you guys have any tips or things I should prepare for before the interview so I don't go in there looking like an idiot?! =[</p>
<p>Which questions do they usually ask?
How should I dress (location is pretty casual)
Any other relevant information I should know!</p>
<p>Thanks in advance =O</p>
<p>My friend had his interview just yesterday and they went out to dinner - he said they didn’t once mention <em>Columbia</em> so I guess it really depends on your interviewer…</p>
<p>I think the best tip: Just chillaxe xD</p>
<p>A friend and I both had an interview, and he asked us pretty much the same questions such as “Why Columbia”, and the hard one: “Why would Columbia choose you?”
He also asked about my interests, activities, curriculum, all the basic stuff that you would expect.
This might also sound cliche, but be yourself. If you’re too formal then they can’t figure you out which defeats the purpose of the interview.
As for clothes, I wore black slacks, red flats, and a button-up blouse with a pattern. Business casual, I guess. My interview was at Starbucks, so it was pretty relaxed.
And don’t worry. To a certain extent, being nervous shows that you really care about the interview and that you’re just not applying to see if you can get in or whatever.
Good luck!</p>
<p>I just got back from my interview ten minutes ago. He was a lawyer and it was at his office so I dressed more formally than I would usually, but it was an absolute blast. We had an hour and a half long conversation about my life and the school. He seemed pretty adamant about sticking to this list of questions he typed up but we often got sidetracked telling stories. Some highlights include him mimicking a Japanese teacher he had, detailing a panty raid he went on (he graduated before the school was coed), and telling me about the student protests that occurred. The main thing he said he liked about me was that I was open to conversation and would give more than yes or no answers (which apparently a lot of kids do), so even though you’re nervous, try and stay calm and just talk to them.</p>
<p>If my interviewee emails me back late, would it be rude to ask for my interview to be scheduled in December? </p>
<p>There is one whole week where I am dedicated to Charity event that I can not get out of at all- I signed a contract months ago.</p>
<p>nk9230,</p>
<p>that’s a pretty good excuse. and, of course, it frames the interviewer’s picture of you with charity work. just be honest and say you need to reschedule.</p>
<p>^^ Ok, thanks for the opinion.</p>
<p>Because with emails there is no voice inflexion, I am always worried about coming across as rude.</p>
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<p>Without knowing more, this sounds totally sketchy and inappropriate. What it a dude interviewer and a girl interviewee?</p>
<p>My interviewer didn’t me anything about why I’m applying to Columbia, just talked some about his experience there and asked me how I would balance academics and social/extracurricular life if I went to Columbia. Besides that, we talked about a lot of random topics: karaoke, corn mazes and skype were among them. It went pretty well, my advice would be to act naturally and not try to seem really impressive. Though there’s no need to be overly modest either. My interviewer also asked me what my friends would say if asked to describe me in three words. This took me a while to think of, but I’m pretty sure that it was just him and not necessarily a typical question.</p>
<p>Don’t psyche yourself out, answer questions honestly and remember that the interviews aren’t that terribly important.</p>