<p>If I ever have an interview where the interviewer conducts a shorter interview, does that mean that I am uninteresting? I've been told that some interviews don't even go through your whole resume--they just ask you to talk about one or two special things that you particularly like, and they move on. If this happens, is it because this is how some interviews are structured, or is it because I am uninteresting and they don't even care to listen to the rest of your activities?</p>
<p>You’re way overthinking this, FM. Interviews are supposed to elicit how active and engaged you are. How self motivated you are. How much will you be able to contribute to the college community. </p>
<p>Now, what questions and conversations an interviewer will choose to examine these items — it’s as varied as the people who interview. I have no structure besides a few main points. From there, I venture to other things. But even my interviews vary widely from student to student.</p>
<p>Seriously, chillax</p>
<p>alrighty…it’s just speculation. Part of it is exciting too, since I’ve heard some interviews have even changed topic to things like “favorite tv shows” or sharing part of one another’s life story. Just want an idea of what I can expect, since I’m not experienced at this.</p>
<p>Just be yourself! My son ended up talking about his passion, music, at all his interviews.
We were all very happy with his acceptances & he ended up at a great school.</p>
<p>Depends on the school, but across the board, the interview has little impact on admission. I’ve heard from Yale kids who had God awful interviews; one even offended his interviewer with some anti-religious statement and still got in. </p>
<p>Part of the interviewer’s job is getting you informed and excited about the school. They probably will talk a lot about the school; ask a lot of questions. They want to get a view of your sociability and personality; this often doesn’t require them asking you a list of questions, but rather just having a casual conversation.</p>
<p>People need to stop overthinking the interview process; just go in there, be natural, and if you recognize that you are an interesting person, it will show through.</p>
<p>If you’re on college confidential, you’re probably already overthinking the college application process, so that’s a given.</p>
<p>It’s natural to be nervous. But yes, being comfortable and natural are key- two things it is difficult to be before the interview, but things you will probably become once the interview starts, and wish you had been all along looking back.</p>
<p>haha great advice. I been only to one so far, but so far it has been positive!! Your story about the Yale kid who offended his interviewer is pretty funny. I’m not lying awake at night unable to sleep because of the interviews, I just wanted an idea of what range of interviews I can expect. One person told me their interviewer just chatted with them and they ate cookies together. That sounds great =)</p>