<p>So I was interviewed by a school that I will not reveal (I'm paranoid they're looking this up ok!), and I think I ruined my chances. My interviewer was the Senior Assistant Dean... yeah... Anyways, it was very casual. I am a very open book that is used to sticking my foot right in mouth, so I usually don't talk to anyone, but I had to talk during the interview. Goodness, this is why I never say anything. She asked me if I liked science and I accidentally said it makes me not want to go to school, which is quite true. Most accurate statement I've ever made! But should I have said that? Definitely no... In my defense, earlier in the interview she said my principal sounds awful and should be fired. I think I came off very badly and tried my hardest not to say anything that would make me look bad, but I talk to everyone as if they're my best friend. </p>
<p>I also accidentally lied about my teacher's age when I said "she's one of the new teachers," and without thinking said " like one of the 24 year olds!" She's way older than 24, but earlier we were talking about how nearly all of the teachers in my school were replaced with teachers around 24 years old that have never taught before. My older teacher has never taught and I was really saying she came in with that new crowd, but what if my interviewer thought I meant she was one of the younger ones and looks up my teachers and thinks I'm a liar??</p>
<p>I really love this school so I'm shitting my pants. Do you think my chances are non-existent now?</p>
<p>Your interviewer will probably never know about the age thing. And they are used to students being a bit nervous… but I have to say that your science comment and whatever you said to trash your principal probably didn’t help. This is (honestly) why students shouldn’t interview unless (1) it is required, or (2) you KNOW you are the sort of student who will hit an interview out of the park. There is nothing you can do now except focus on your applications and keep moving forward. But you might reconsider whether you should do any more interviews unless you have to… my D1 was a great interviewer, and I am convinced her skills helped her get better merit money at her college. D2 is a disaster in an interview, and we kept her strictly away from them (she got in everyplace she applied, too).</p>
<p>Okay, yeah… I tried to stay away but I went on a fly-in program there and we were forced. BTW- my interviewer was the one who trashed my principal, because she read my counselor letter that talked about the changes she made to the school. (just to clear that up). Anyways, I will definitely never volunteer myself for that! Thanks</p>
<p>Well, then, it isn’t so bad if the GC letter is at the root of them hearing about the problems with the principal. And maybe your interviewer hated science, too, you never know. So in general… it would be really good to learn to monitor what comes out of your mouth depending on your audience. It can be a big (and costly) problem as you get older if you can’t master this. Which I think you are finding out… eventually interviews are for things like jobs you really want, or grad school admissions, and you can’t avoid those. Start practicing now. When you are talking to teachers or other adults especially, try hard to NOT act like you are talking to your friends. </p>
<p>I agree that talking poorly about your principal and your comments about school life weren’t exactly the brightest things to say. If you were invited for a fly-in program, though, they’re probably interested in recruiting you for whatever reason, so it’ll likely mitigate the effects of a poor first impression. I think you’ll be fine…kind of. </p>
<p>That’s why you should prepare for an interview in advance, regardless of whether you think you’re a people person or not. This won’t be the last time you’ll be in an interview setting (such as one for a job), so I would advise that you brush up on these skills for the future. </p>
<p>@intparent Why shouldn’t people not interview if it’s optional? If you don’t interview, wouldn’t that show the college that you are not really committed and interested in them especially top colleges?</p>
<p>Yes @coriander23 I have been going to interviewing classes, and I hope one day I won’t be such an idiot. I honestly just got too comfortable, I think, after she started talking bad about my principal and I had spent a couple of days getting to know her already. In the future, if I can stop being so stupid, I’ll learn to never stop being “professional.” Gosh I hate myself so much… But thanks! </p>
So in general… it would be really good to learn to monitor what comes out of your mouth depending on your audience. It can be a big (and costly) problem as you get older if you can’t master this. Which I think you are finding out… eventually interviews are for things like jobs you really want, or grad school admissions, and you can’t avoid those. Start practicing now. When you are talking to teachers or other adults especially, try hard to NOT act like you are talking to your friends. </p>