<p>I have my Barnard interview with an alumna (I think that’s the right word…) and it’s my first college interview. (And only my third “real” interview for anything ever.) My interviewer said that “it will be very informal” so what should I wear? Just a general idea would really, really help. I could easily do the business-y aspect of a more formal interview, but I don’t know what would really be appropriate for an informal interview. We’re meeting at a coffee house, so it’s not really a “formal” location either. </p>
<p>Would jeans be too casual? Would black dress pants be too formal? Would a jean skirt with, like, a striped shirt be too casual or too formal or just stupid? I’m sorry, I know I sound like a rambling idiot but it’s been a crazy week with school, the FAFSA, and realizing about two hours ago that my Smith supplement was due today. :-x I’m really worried about this interview and I just want everything to go okay and while she’s not going to be grading me on my mad fashion skillllz, I don’t want to look like a bum…</p>
<p>hmm.. I think wearing a nice sweater or a button down shirt will do.. Don't wear jeans cuz it would be inappropriate..After all, it's an interview no matter how informal it would be....lol Khikis or dress pants would be good.. Go for the preppy look, and good luck on your interview!</p>
<p>p.s.-how did you get an interview? are you doing in on campus? how do you request an interview?</p>
<p>I ended up wearing a sweater with a button up shirt underneath and black dress pants. Preppiness. And a pink purse to boot. :)</p>
<p>Mine's off-campus. I live in Ohio, so it'd be a bit of a commute for me. ;) It was an alum interview. I don't really remember how I got the interview -- I just know that immediately after I sent in my online application, I filled out an interview request form online with my phone number, area code, e-mail, etc. I can't remember if there was a link for it or if it came in my confirmation e-mail or how I got to the site. Somehow I did though. </p>
<p>You could probably call them and ask or look around on the site to see if it says anything.</p>
<p>Also, if anyone has any opinions: my interviewer gave me her e-mail address but not her home address. I want to send a thank you note; would an e-mail be alright?</p>
<p>but then it probably wouldn't help either. My D sent an e-mail to her interviewer at Wes, because of her uncomfortable feeling over an issue that came up in their conversation, but didn't as far as I know after her on campus Barnard interview.</p>