<p>Do we need to have part 2 of our application submitted before our interview?</p>
<p>No, you don’t.</p>
<p>I have mine Sunday and I’m pretty nervous. What questions do hey ask???</p>
<p>The point of the interview is to get to know you. There’s no need to be nervous. The admissions office doesn’t supply a script to the interviewers (who are just alumni volunteers - some are 22 and some are 82 - but all are just helpful alums), and just suggests a conversation to get to know the applicant. At the end of the encounter, the interviewer writes up a summary from a paragraph to a page in length and sends it to the admissions office along with a rating. There aren’t specific boxes to check or anything like that.</p>
<p>The first purpose of the interview is to let you communicate anything that falls between the cracks of the application, so to speak. Its your chance to let someone know that you got pretty mediocre grades second semester sophomore year because your grandmother was very sick or to highlight accomplishments that don’t appear anywhere. Your interviewer will be very happy to pass that sort of thing along.</p>
<p>Second, the interview serves to feel you out as a person. Are you a total jerk? Are you just applying to Georgetown to get your mom off your back, even though you’re absolutely dead set on going to art school (that wouldn’t necessarily have a negative impact on you)? If you do things that are just rude, like show up late, be disrespectful, insult your interviewer, etc., then it will reflect very poorly on you. If you’re polite, personable and good to talk to, it will reflect well on you. </p>
<p>Third, the opportunity is a chance for your interviewer to sell Georgetown to you. Admissions is a two way street - and schools want to give everyone a good experience and entice those accepted to attend. The interview also gives you a chance to ask whatever questions you have. I remember from when I was applying that I was desperately concerned with asking “smart” questions that showed my interest in the school and how awesome I was - that’s really not the point. The interviewer is really just genuinely there to tell you what you want to know - asking you if you have questions is not a test.</p>
<p>To sum up, the interview isn’t something to be stressed about. It’s rarely a make or break part of the application (though it is an important one and it does make a difference for many applicants). You just want to be smart, polite, personable, and interesting - in other just be yourself. You don’t want to be rude, phony, pretentious, or unpleasant. Your interviewer is a nice, devoted alumnus who wants to help both you and the school, but also just wants to have 30 minutes to an hour of interesting conversation with someone who happens to share an interest in their alma mater. The interview is not about tripping you up, mind games, or anything like that.</p>
<p>@prettyawesome27 when were you informed of your interview? I sent my part 1 application around early to mid july and haven’t heard anything yet</p>
<p>^ I started my application in mid-July as well (last year) and didn’t end up interviewing until October. I applied EA to the SFS and was getting worried when, by late September, I hadn’t heard anything about an interview. My college counselors thought this was weird too and called our regional rep. After looking into it, it turns out there was a typo on the e-mail address Gtown sent to the alumni interview coordinator. It was a quick fix and within two days had an e-mail setting up my interview. Definitely be proactive, especially if you are applying EA.</p>
<p>^ My bad… My post should state (NOT last year) </p>
<p>I should have probably clarified that I did the old school paper app which probably contributed to the typo of my e-mail address.</p>
<p>Im applying to the college. I did it online though thats why I know there was no typo on my part because I got a confirmation email. Ill definitely ask my counselor though especially since I know theres someone by me since I live on long island and it is pretty much impossible no one is here.</p>
<p>Uh-oh, I thought they didn’t schedule one until you handed in part II, especially after I read this. "Once your application is received, the Admissions Office will provide you with contact information for an alumni interviewer in your area. "</p>
<p>Well I don’t have the email they sent me after I handed in part 1 in July (I had to call them for my Georgetown ID # as well…) How do I schedule an interview now?</p>
<p>“The first interview assignments each year are sent out to the local chairmen in early September. Students who send in their applications over the summer should expect to hear something about their interview by early October. Thereafter, interview assignments will be made regularly and students will typically receive the name of their interviewer within 2-4 weeks of receipt of their application. Those who have not heard anything after a month should attempt to contact their local chairman listed on their confirmation receipt or else call the admissions office at (202) 687-3600 to speak to an admissions officer.”</p>
<p>Well I just read that, maybe they just haven’t contacted me about it yet.</p>
<p>By the way jamdur I’m also on long island.</p>
<p>long island represent</p>
<p>Prettyawesone did you submit the part 2 yet? How did you schedule the interview?</p>
<p>No, I only submitted part 1. I got an email a week or two ago giving me the name on my interviewer plus her phone number and email. I had to email her to set up a time and date.</p>
<p>OK thanks, I guess I’ll wait until the first week of October ends before calling them. I just finished my Why Georgetown essay, at least I think I did, hopefully the weeks I’ve spent trying to get in don’t go to waste.</p>
<p>I sent in part 1 the first week of September, when should I hear back?</p>
<p>Your interview is through your regional alumni club, so there is a lot of variation. The chairman who schedules interviews is a volunteer in charge of other volunteers. They work around their real life schedules. CC can be scary with this because other people who sent their application after you are getting scheduled before you. Don’t stress out too much. Especially if you live in a area that gets out of applicants (I’m looking at you New Jersey/New York/California). You don’t have to do anything to get an interview. They will contact you with a phone number or email of your interviewer and the two of you set the date and time from there. Oh the other thing people always freak out about. Admissions takes interview data all the way up till almost two weeks after November 1. So even if your application (part II) is already in and you haven’t gotten your interview, you are not a lost cause. Good Luck!</p>
<p>Thanks, do you mind me asking how your interview went? Assuming you’re a student right now judging by your name. I’m going to be nervous going in. I’ve been to one interview in my life and the only questions was “When can you start?”</p>
<p>I’m a senior in the SFS, so its been 4 years now since I interviewed (side note: college goes by fast). The interview style depends a lot on your interviewer. Mine was very relaxed, non-threatening. He was young and working for the LA times. We met in a coffee shop. The questions are what you expect. Why Georgetown? Describe you normal week. What are you truly passionate about? What books are you reading? That kind of stuff. It’s a conversation about you. I suggest bringing a resume. It helped him write his letter and reminded me about myself. I know it sounds silly, but when you get nervous it’s amazing what you forget. And of course bring your questions about Georgetown. Write a few down (again so you don’t forget). Even if you already know the answer, it is important to demonstrate a sincere interest in the school. </p>
<p>You’ll do great. It’s really a small part of your application. Be yourself, just slightly polished.</p>