<p>I was contacted for one but I thought only ED-ers had interviews…</p>
<p>I don't think even all ED people get interviews... but like the majority of all applicants do, but if you leave in like Fuzzbucket, Kansas you might not get one because no one lives there. Or like siberia or something.</p>
<p>you sound scared by the way. That made me chuckle</p>
<p>at the info session the girl said that only legacies get interviews........r u a legacy?</p>
<p>no....only legacies have on-campus interviews....the rest of the interviews (RD and ED) are random....based on location and availability (like faux said).....they mean next to nothing however....for example i didnt have one, got in</p>
<p>if offered, take it
otherwise chill</p>
<p>I just got a call for one too. I'm not a legacy or anything.</p>
<p>What exactly can I expect at the interview? I haven't done any yet and am a little nervous at the prospect of one.</p>
<p>I didn't get one from Penn last year when I applied, and still got in.</p>
<p>I did however have interviews from Georgetown and Yale... so basically what to expect: in my experience and in most of my friend's who had Penn interviews the interview is relatively laid back, a nice conversation with an alum. My Yale one was far more intense than my Georgetown one, but nothing unreasonable. My interviewer just asked some pretty tough questions... but nothing that one can't come up with an acceptable answer relatively easily though. </p>
<p>Some examples of what I was asked:<br>
1) Describe yourself (almost guaranteed to be the first question, so practice your answer. Think of more than just "I'm 17 years old, I live here in blahblah, I have a brother and one sister, a little dog, and I like to play football.... think deeper... what are your passions? What do you want to study, and why does that lead you to Penn? What experiences do you have that really help you to form who you are today? Don't give an autobiography, but don't just say the obvious and then say "and umm.. I guess thats about it." )
2)Why Yale (or in your case, Why Penn?)?<br>
3)How would you define courage?<br>
4)Using that definition, give me an example of a time you have been courageous in your life?<br>
5) If you could take three classes on absolutely any subject manner, what would they be (think specific things here... my first two were things that are on specific topics but are relatively common classes and my interviewer noted that those are classes most high schools offer (mine didn't!!!))
6) Who is someone you admire (aka hero) and why?
7) What do you like most/least about your high school? (Could also be favorite classes, least favorites, etc)
8) And I wasn't personally asked it, but be prepared for "What is your biggest weakness"... be honest, but try to turn it into a positive to some degeree (not so much that they'll see right through it and ask you for another one)</p>
<p>As you can see, there is nothing too far "out there." Advice: Be relaxed, friendly, you don't want to seem stuck up or stuffy or anything, just be very down to Earth. </p>
<p>Important: You should all know this by now, but they will ask you if you have any questions for them. HAVE SOME QUESTIONS!!!! Even if you know the answers already, just ask them!!! Ask them about their Penn experience, ask them how they think Penn prepared them for the "real world," ask about specific features of the Penn curriculum if you don't understand it, how the campus/students interact with Philadelphia, etc. Just make sure to have questions to prove that you are interested!!!</p>
<p>I hope that helps, and trust me, there is nothing to worry about. It will be a perfectly comfortable situation once you are there.</p>
<p>Great! That helps a lot. Thanks!</p>