How to Ace College Interviews?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>When it comes to public speaking, I'm terrible. And speaking in private is even worse. I'm a Junior right now and I know that sooner or later I'll have to face college interviews. I'm not that much of a talker. I'm a bit shy and tend to studder and get nervous. I've only done one interview. It was at school. It was for the HOBY leadership conference. I did terrible. I hadn't realized that I would be interviewed by the Principal and Dean of my school. Needless to say, I was horrified. Of course I was polite and courteous but I didn't know what to say or think. My mind just became a scrambled mess. I don't want another repeat or reminder of that day. I want to know how I can ace a college interview. Especially if its with a top 30 college. Any advice would be appreciated.</p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>Think of what your natural instinct tells you to do…</p>

<p>and do the complete opposite.</p>

<p>Go George Costanza on dem hoezyzz</p>

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<p>maybe you should write some cue cards about each of your extracurriculars and study them so that you know generally what you’re going to say when asked about them. also, look up frequently asked questions for college interviews and see if you can prepare yourself for those questions as well. finally, get your friends or family to help you practice. have them interview you so that you can practice answering questions and get more comfortable doing so.</p>

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<p>Just imagine you are having a one-on-one conversation with one of your buddies from math class. Except that “buddy” is a lot older and is wearing a suit. But still.</p>

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<p>Be like a QB who throws 6 interceptions. Forget the past and keep moving on.</p>

<p>Have the clutch in you work. </p>

<p>You’re on the brink of getting accepted… this interview is make it or break it.</p>

<p>Be clutch.</p>

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<p>^Of course, a lack of experience on your part in the college process is an indication that it is easy to say what you said but hard to actually put into practice.</p>

<p>From experience, I’ll say that you really need to review all of your extra-curricular experiences to the point where you can explain (in detail) your experiences. Moreover, the interviewers know WHAT you have done, but you need to provide insight on how your experiences have influenced you.</p>

<p>As long as you speak with confidence, no answer is wrong. When you lack the confidence, it shows up in your conversation. As said earlier, the best way to have the confidence is to look over your resume and describe your experiences out loud, in front of a mirror. It’s awkward at first, but it helps in the long-run.</p>