<p>does this mean you have to send part 1 or common app by that date or have activated the site thing by that date?</p>
<p>how does this interview thing work?</p>
<p>thanks ins advance</p>
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<li><p>Begin the application process with Rice. That can be Rice's "part one," the Common Application, online submissions, etc.</p></li>
<li><p>Contact the admissions department regarding setting up an alumni interview; they can answer additional questions you might have.</p></li>
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<p>(It's been years since I applied, so things may have changed a bit -- forgive my lack of specifics.)</p>
<p>The interview is rather simple. You'll visit with a Rice graduate who has volunteered to interview prospective students such as yourself. They'll ask you questions about what you're interested in, things you've done at/in school, and what you think you want to do with your life's future.</p>
<p>But it's not all about asking you questions; they're a source of information for you, too. Ask them what it was like when they were an undergraduate -- what activities they participated in, what campus was like and how it's changed, etc. The interview is a great opportunity to get a new perspective on Rice outside of the standard admissions presentations and materials -- especially if you haven't had the opportunity to visit campus personally.</p>
<p>The best tips for a good interview are simple. Be yourself. Show your interest in Rice. Show that you have passions and certain skills in life, and that you want to develop them. If you can express how Rice might make that development better, that's definitely a plus. You don't need to suck up -- in fact, it's best that you not -- but moderate enthusiasm is a good thing.</p>
<p>The interviewer will be reporting back to the admissions office whether or not they think you'd be a good fit at Rice in their opinion. And do note that their opinion doesn't weigh very heavily in the process -- it's not like opinions can be standardized like test scores -- but if their opinion is positive, it can't hurt to have it on file.</p>
<p>i'm having problem setting up an interview via e-mail. Am i suppose to call and badger them until they finally give in? not literally but ya know what i mean. I feel so awkward calling strangers</p>
<p>Call. I was greeted very pleasantly when I did.</p>
<p>AHHH I called too. This is soooo nerve wracking because it's my first interview :(. Does anyone have tips?? Please????!!!!!!</p>
<p>Everyone says it but there's good reason behind it: be yourself. You can't hope to successfully pull off being someone you aren't. If your interviewer doesn't think that you are right for Rice, Rice probably isn't right for you.</p>
<p>You can tell your interviewer you are nervous. They expect you to be. Relax and use the interview as an opportunity to learn more about Rice.</p>