<p>I have an on campus interview coming up, im a prospective transfer student with the college grades to get in but my sat's and hs gpa are lower than the average hamilton student.
I believe my interview could be crucial to my acceptance so I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or reflections on their Hamilton interview. did the interviewer ask completely random questions or was it a pleasent 'get to know you' conversations? I'm quite nervous as this will be my first college interview and I'm not sure what to expect. thanks!</p>
<p>Think of some books you’ve read recently, practice talking about something you like to do. They want to know YOU, so don’t try to be the ‘perfect student.’ They want people who are have passions and various interests. It wasn’t a conversation like other interviews I’ve had, it was just casual questions about me. Mine only took 15 minutes one on one, then my mom came in for 15 minutes or so. Make sure your parent, if one is attending with you, knows the basics about the school.</p>
<p>Hamilton takes interviews very seriously. I think a great interview there can make up for below average scores, while a poor one can really hurt you.</p>
<p>thanks for the advice, i havent applied yet to the school so they do not have my transcripts or any grades/records… do you think I should bring unofficial copies for the interviewer to look at or is it unnecessary as itll just be a conversation between him and I</p>
<p>I brought a copy of my high school transcript, Community college transcript(from dual credit courses), SAT ACT and AP Scores and my latest report card. I brought them in a folder that i carried in with me. Grades and scores were never brought up, so i didnt use them, but i felt better being prepared in case they did. Apply before you do an interview too.</p>
<p>i would have rather had my app in before my interview but this winter break is my only chance to visit hamilton, as i live a fair distance away, and i will not have my transfer application completed for about another month or so ill be in clinton in a couple days for the interview and campus visit.</p>
<p>again thank you for all the advice, i feel more comfortable now going in not completly blind</p>
<p>You’re welcome. And relax, you will be perfectly fine. :)</p>
<p>Hamilton is a very friendly campus, and the admissions office people know how to make students and their parents feel at home. My son had a wonderful interview there. He wound up going to another school Early Decision, but we would have been thrilled to have him wind up at Hamilton. I would say for their interview, just be yourself and be prepared to talk about what you are excited about in your life.</p>
<p>I had my interview in November with a current senior who helps admissions. It was definitely very relaxed and it was more about getting to know you as a person. She asked me about my extra curricular interests, academic interests, etc. It was not nerve wracking whatsoever, which is exactly what I wasn’t expecting! But my story is similar to yours (minus being a transfer, I’m applying for freshman admission), my SATs and GPA are lower than the average Hamilton applicant, but hopefully the interview will strongly play into the decision making. Good luck!</p>
<p>morganhil, after taking a tour of Hamilton today I agree 100%; the campus was was beautiful and the admissions staff was wonderful. There were not many students on campus because of the time of year but the ones I met and my tour guide were sincere, outgoing, and some of the friendliest students I’ve met.</p>
<p>inthesand, i appreciate you sharing about your interview. I hope mine goes as well as yours sounds like it did. For some reason I was expecting to be torn apart academically and have been a little nervous about the interview but after seaking with admissions today informally and the feedback I have gotten from students like yourself I am much more at ease. I wish you luck on your admission, I really believe Hamilton can look past a low SAT score to admit students who truly want to be there…best of luck!</p>