<p>DD just got off the phone with a WUSTL rep. after setting up an interview for next week. I wish that she could have postponed this until after the holidays but the rep wanted to meet her before them (she asked). She has applied ED to Emory and RD to WUSTL. If only we had her Emory decision already... I fear that she will not put her heart into this interview since she is waiting on Emory. Hopefully she will be able to switch gears and shine. She could be very happy at WUSTL as well (although, if Emory dosen't admit her, WUSTL probably would not as well). Any advice for her?</p>
<p>Just be grateful she has an interview appointment .
My son is trying to get a local interview but hasn't been able to as of yet, so your daughter is lucky. She can relax and just be herself. That's usually the best advice to give these kids, as they appear more confident when they're relaxed.</p>
<p>Northstarmom posted some great tips about interviews. You could try to dig them up, or NSM could link to her earlier post.</p>
<p>She should dress neatly and fairly conservatively but not overdo the formality. A skirt and top, or a pair of trousers and a top that is not revealing or too tight. (I have boys and they wore khakis and polo shirts to their interviews, to give you a general idea).</p>
<p>She should bring a resume if she has one. She should be prepared to talk about herself, why she wants to attend WUSTL (and do not mention the Emory ED application), what she might bring to WUSTL, what her academic and extra-academic interests are. She should be prepared to ask questions that are not answerable by looking up the website (such as what kind of experience did the alumnus/a have at WUSTL). Try to relax. My S was asked about his hobbies and got to demonstrate his prowess with the Rubik's Cube (he carries one at all times). Both interviewers offered suggestions about things like housing and courses, so it was more a dialogue than an interrogation.</p>
<p>Do not come late to the interview, and if, at the interviewer's place of work or private home, do not come too early and catch the interviewer unprepared. Make sure to thank the interviewer for making time; afterward, send a thank you card.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
<p>Thank you Marite. That was very helpful. I do worry what she will choose to wear though...we conflict often on what is appropriate dress up/nice casual wear. Do not understand why she feels that flip flops go with everything!</p>
<p>Since you live in S. Florida flip flops probably do go with everything!</p>
<p>Wash U came to our town and interviewed everyone on a Sunday afternoon. Some interviewed with an admissions person, others with a local alum. Each interview was about 30-45 minutes as they had a lot scheduled. According to son it was very laid back. She does need to be prepared with some questions.</p>
<p>Marite--</p>
<p>Your son packing a cube reminds me of my son. He was always trying to beat his record solving it, and even bought a silicon spray for his cube so it would whiz faster. When he had to write an imaginary letter to a product company in high school, he addressed one to the cube company complaining that its product was not sturdy enough for the "serious cubist." It was a real complaint for him--a cube fell apart from overuse--but his English teacher thought his letter was satire!</p>
<p>Farawayplaces:</p>
<p>S's room is littered with remains of cubes that fell apart. Not only did he buy silicon spray but he also learned to use nail polish to repaint the worn out surfaces. H got in touch with someone in Holland who sold special Cubes, bought others online from Hong Kong, etc... S actually learned how to solve it at an MIT session for k-8 students, so that was a nice thing to bring up at the MIT interview, which for some reason had to precede the application. Eventually, S decided not to apply to MIT; but the interview went well.</p>
<p>hey do u think i should request for a local interview if i already had one on campus this summer? does it not show intereste if i don't have one?</p>
<p>I can offer this brief advice. My brother is a senior at Wash U, and his girlfriend is an on-campus interviewer (also a senior at Wash U). She said that they're asked to straight rank the interviewees they've talked to that day (1 - 5, or whatever the number is) and include some brief notes.</p>
<p>I guess that's only for the on campus interviews, but I imagine the system is similar elsewhere. </p>
<p>Hope that helps- I'll see what other information I can get out of her. :)</p>
<p>DD just had her interview with a local WUSTL alum. She was bubbling with excitement. The interview was at a local bookstore and the interviewer was very personable. I got the impression that my D had a wonderful time. Thanks to all your help, D went to the interview prepared. She did some extra research and was prepared with questions for her interviewer. Whew...glad that is over. By the way, she dressed casually but not informally (in a skirt and top).</p>