<p>What type of questions have you been asked at an interview with a UR alum? </p>
<p>Did they ask very specific questions about academics like your GPA/SAT scores?
Did they ask a lot about politics/moral/ethical issues?
Social? (If so, what?)</p>
<p>What should I put on my resume, haha I have never created one before...Any advice would be excellent. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
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<p>Resume-- don't include grades and test scores-- they're already in the transcript and the resume should be you as a person</p>
<p>include ECs, volunteer work, work, awards/recognitions</p>
<p>include more on here than you would an application-- even the little stuff, though not too little</p>
<p>The interview went fairly well for me-- I arrived like 15 minutes early for an off-camnpus one b/c I was afraid I would get lost and be late. The interviewer was actually the admissions rep for my region, so he was the one who reviewed my application. He commented that everyone that day had been early, which he seemed to like, since it would allow him to leave early for his next destination. So, make sure you're at least 5 minutes if not 15 minutes early for the interview. When I go there he asked me about what I had done that weekend (thankfully it wasn't one of the times where I had slept from 5 friday to 12 saturday :) ). I had acutally gone on a 35 mile bike ride w/ my uncle, so he questioned my modivations on that, since it's not something I generally do. I also said that I had worked at the sunday school as a religious school aide that morning, and he didn't really go into much detail about that. Then I said that I didn't really have any homework that weekedn, which was rare, and if I would have any I'd do it that night, after the interview. I said that my fmaily and I were going to be going out to a rock show (not like rocj music-- like rocks minerals) and then out for indian food. He kind of talked then about himself and how he had gone out for indian the previous week w/ his wife. He asked what I ordered and stuff.</p>
<p>Then he aksed about my town and what were the problems w/ it. I said that the people were somewhat close minded and not very open to people who deviated from the norm. Also, I said how they always though there was nothing to do, when there realyl was-- didn't really have good examples for this-- though in my opinion baking cookies w/ your friends is plenty to do. I cited bowling and skating and movies and just having fun w/ friends for this one.</p>
<p>Then he went into what I wanted to do while at UR. I said I wanted to continue skiing (I know that rochester has both competitive and noncompetitive skiing and I've been in ski club for 4 years in high school ad love it). I also said I wanted to do research, and I acutally kind of revealed more of myself than I normally do here. I said that I think it's amazing how people can learn all there is to learn and then go and create something completely unheard of and how I want to be a part of that process. I'd been kind of thinking about it before and I knew that this interview may be one of the deciding factors for me getting into UR, which was my ED school. I knew that my grades and test scores wouldn't be good enough, so I'd have to sell myself in other aspects. I figured that if they knew me as a person they'd be more willing to accept me.</p>
<p>Also, I had brought an art portfolio with me. It was a small one-- 10x12 with photography (like 13 pictures). He kind of asked me to talk him through them and I was saying how I wanted to strart taking pictures of more ordinary things, as opposed to just beautiful landscpes. He asked why and I said that I wanted to show people that ordinary things are just as beautiful. He also asked if I preferred digital or film and I said that I liked digital b/c of the convenience, but film was my favorite. He asked why and I said that it made me feel closer to the film and the images, and kind of like I was a part of them. He just kind of smiled... didn't really have a response to that, but again, I just kind of went all-out on the interview.</p>
<p>Then he asked about movies I had just seen-- I responded w/ the prestige. He asked what I thought about it and I said I liked it, since it was somewhat of a period movie, and you really felt like you were living it, though I thought it was a bit confusing how the flashbacks kept going back and forth while you were still trying to figure out when it was happening and whose memory it was. He responded and said he had actually seen that movie and though the same thing, though had understood that it was b/c the director had wanted to make it appear as an illusion. I then commented that I really liked the ending, which was a complete surprise, yet made perfect sense in the context of the movie. He then went on to say how he'd seen it alone, but was thinking o whether or not it would appeal to his wife, though he was thinking no.</p>
<p>He also asked about my interest in sports, since I am involved in field hockey and softball. I told him that I actually don't lilke sports that much, and that for me, it's more about bonding w/ my teammates. He though this was a bit strange, though I think in a funny way. He commented how he liked sprts-- and when football season rolled around his wife couldn't pry him away from the TV on game days. I though this was funny, and was telling him about my grandfather, who watches every game, yet sees almost none of it b/c he falls asleep every time.</p>
<p>He also asked what would be the first thing I would do when I go to UR-- I responded that I would start talking to the people, since this is what will make my college experience a good one. I also brought in the George Eastman house, since they have a national photo exhibit there which I'd really like to see. Didn't have time the last time I was in Rochester.</p>
<p>Overall, it went well, and I think it definitely helped my chances, since I was accepted ED despite my low GPA and just average test scores. I think that it was my interview, essays, and recs which got me in.</p>
<p>Don't be afraid to reveal all of who you are if it's going to be the deciding factor for you getting into UR. If not, then just make sure you appear normal, yet like you'd bring something different to the campus.</p>
<p>Hope this helped :)</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice and help</p>
<p>Actually, GPA is okay to put on your resume as long as it is above 3.0...</p>
<p>I thought that for a job resume and stuff you should put that but for a college one it was somewhat repetitive and unecessary</p>
<p>Thing is though, I will be submitting my application this coming week, and I have yet to send out transcripts to my colleges yet. When I get back on the 2nd I will be sending out transcripts but I may have my interview early next year which means that he may not have my grades during the interview. Has anyone ever done an interview without the interviewer having their application?</p>
<p>Yes-- my interviewer didn't have my stats with him since I interviewed in the beginning of november and my transcript was sent two days after the interview. He only had me fill out a small portion on the interview form-- just the part w/ my name and address. He told me I didn't have to fill out the rest.</p>
<p>He seriously wanted to get to know me as more than just numbers, which I think is an important part of the admissions process at UR.</p>
<p>Of course, stats don't hurt, so if your are above the mid 50% range, you could include them if you must. I don't think it's that important for Rochester at least...</p>
<p>Thats why I like Rochester, its not solely based on numbers. Although most of the people who attend Rochester do have strong numbers, I know that each person has a unique personality, unlike a public college with 25k+ students. Wish me the best at this interview! </p>
<p>and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE! I hope everyone that really wants the letter of acceptance from Rochester this year gets it.</p>
<p>Solsek-- you're right-- Rochester is so unique and I love it! It was my first choice-- I applied ED and was accepted and am incredibly excited that I get to spend 4 years of my life in such an awesome place :)</p>
<p>I hope your interview goes well-- make sure to focs on how you and the school will form a symbiotic relationship, not just how the school will be an awesome thing for you...</p>
<p>Luck! And Merry Christmas, since Chanukah's over anyway...</p>