<p>How are the Princeton interviews? I got mines today at the interviwer's apartment. Is it supposed to be formal or casual? How should I dress(Im assuming I shouldnt look too formal since it is at his apt). Also, any tips on what to bring or how to make it easier if I'm nervous?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>also, do most interviewers have a copy of the applicants app and what they wrote?</p>
<p>How old is your interviewer? If he/she is anything over 30 please don't wear jeans. We like jeans, but we don't believe in wearing them to interviews....</p>
<p>But don't wear a jacket or a tie either...</p>
<p>My interviewer is a partner at a law firm, where I'll be going for my interview. What's the recommended attire for that professional environment?</p>
<p>In what part of the world? What kind of law firm? What age is the interviewer? You should be OK with a pair of khakis, belted, and a button down shirt and some reasonable dress shoes. If you are a girl a good tshirt/sweater is better than button down unless it's silk. If you are a way way talented math or science or art person you get a little more slack in how you dress. Or if it's cold a good sweater over that. Respectful, neutral. That way even if they are a raving conservative or a raving hippie they can't focus on your clothes and they can focus on you. And you should be absolutely yourself when you talk - just at your most intelligent and most engaged. Relax and watch the person who is interviewing you, but try to enjoy yourself a little bit....</p>
<p>Of course, this is just the opinion of a mom in her late 40's who went to Princeton and now works in the corporate world.</p>
<p>How do I find out more about the interviewer? He just called me and I never got to ask him.</p>
<p>I am a male, the law firm seems to specialize in corporate law, I would assume the interviewer is at least 40-45 because he's already made partner...his secretary scheduled the appt with me. Thanks for your help</p>
<p>Corporate law, male, 40-45 - My guess is nowhere should you go lower than khakis and a white or blue button down. And nowhere wear a suit. So the only question is, a tie or no tie. Jacket or no jacket? Depends on where you are. Out here in CA - a jacket plus button down plus khakis would be good. If you are in a sophisticated city, khakis could be the green type for that extra twist, or black....</p>
<p>Just dress like a respectful teenager. In other words, not a respectiful adult in a suit, not like a teenager with attitude in jeans and a ripped shirt. </p>
<p>Ask your dad or mom:).</p>
<p>How were you notified of the interview - email, phone from Princeton or phone from the interviewer? Did they call your home or your cell? Sorry but I'm kind of spazzing over not getting a call yet.</p>
<p>I got an email for it ~ 4-5 days after the "Your application is complete" email.</p>
<p>to answer one person's question, my interviewer didnt read my file or didnt have it. Either way I basically had to make a verbal application for myself. The interviewer just asks you a bunch of questions about yourself, its basically what you would expect from an interview.</p>
<p>Hey, I just made an interview appointment with a female alumnus over the phone. We are going to meet at a local coffee/dessert shop at a nearby mall. Any recommended clothing/attire for this situation, and can I ask the interviewer about her own personal life that's not related to college?</p>
<p>totally hit on that wayman</p>
<p>"So. Do you like long walks on the beach?"</p>
<p>haha. i wore nice pants, nice shoes and nice shirt. no tie. so almost dressed up but without tie</p>
<p>Whitesox, I'm planning on saying "If the girls at Princeton are even half as beautiful as you are, I will be extremely pleased with my college choice."</p>
<p>Ah, clever. Seduce your interview. Gotta write that one down.</p>
<p>Guys. I know you are joking (right?).</p>
<p>But here's a little clue. If your interviewer is a woman with a career in a traditional field by now she has had fools upon fools commenting on her looks, making inappropriate remarks, hitting on her, etc. Do her a favor and let her spend an hour with a man-in-training who talks to her without any reference whatsoever to gender.</p>
<p>It will reflect well on your judgement.</p>
<p>Alumother, the only way to eliminate some of the tension/anxiety is to joke around. It just so happens that at this age, jokes with sexual inclinations are the best.</p>
<p>Got it. Just making sure.</p>
<p>Haha, yes, we were just kidding.</p>