<p>Does anyone out there have any tips or info about the inteview? I have mine at the end of the month, and was wondering what it is like.</p>
<p>Hm? No one has any thoughts?</p>
<p>My S did not have an interview, so I can be of no help.</p>
<p>in my interview, i talked for nearly an hour with the lady and it was a fantastic conversation. I would suggest having just read a good book, doesn't really matter what, just good. Another good idea is just take an half hour, find a quiet, comftorable place, and just think about life (oh and of course the universe and everything). but seriously, think about life, death, politics, war, economics, literature, art, music, etc. and try and get some bearings on what you think about these issues. If you are solid, or vacillating, it will help you with your interview. if you are solid on your opinion, you can voice it strongly. If you vacillate, you can explain the multiple perspectives you must consider. Either of these sentiments aren't bad to express, as long as they are well-thought out.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>[ul][<em>]Make sure that the interview has been scheduled for a night when your parents will be away.
[</em>]Recruit every adolescent and prosititute in the town to your home for a party on the night of the interview.
[<em>]In the middle of the interview, stand up, boldly declare, "You know what, [interviewer's first name], sometimes you just gotta say, 'What the fuc k,'" and walk away coolly.
[</em>]Keep an eye on your interviewer, making sure that he does not leave the house before soliciting one of those fine working women.
[*]Relax, because the University of Chicago could use a man like Joel--I mean you.[/ul]</p>
<p>Use the search function. I've commented on the interview, as have many others.</p>
<p>Honestly, dress nicely but make sure it's an outfit you're comfortable in (thus eliminating the ugly itching). Really think about why you want to go to Chicago, and make sure that comes through in your interview. Also, it'd be mentally helpful if you were to kind of keep a mental tab of your extra-curriculars and other achievements (if you have too many to keep track of). And then, get along with your interviewer. Be conversational and likeable. Generally, you'll know whether you aced your interview or not just from the way your interviewer treats you at the end.</p>
<p>This is what my host advised when I stayed at Chicago this past november: have a pad with you so you can take down the answers to any questions that you might have. Try and elabroate on your answers so that maybe you can spurr some kind of conversation. That way, it's more like a friendly chat than an interogation. Also, just be yourself, don't try to give the interviewer the answer you think they want to hear, but instead tell them what you really feel.</p>
<p>Well my parents want me to wear a sport coat, is that too much? Though it's meant to be casual it's much fancier than anything else I wear.</p>
<p>dont wear a sport coat unless its something you wear all the time. When I had my interview (in a nice sweater and khackis) there was a kid there in a suit and you could just tell he was overdressed and didnt feel comfortable.</p>
<p>What kind of questions should I ask so that I don't look like a fool at my interview in about a month? I really want to go to the school and probably major in chemistry or neuroscience. Studying abroad would be nice too. This is my first interview and my first time in Chicago. I've read just about everything on the school's extensive website, and there are no outstanding issues remaining in my mind. Can you give me some examples of what I could ask?</p>
<p>Ask whatever you want to know. Relax. Take a deep breath, actually, many deep breaths. Show some real enthusiasm and none of those fake prepared questions. I approach every interview like this and never done a bad job (ok, i've only been to a few interviews= not experienced).</p>
<p>do a fake one at a college you arent interested in thats nearby!!</p>
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UChicago does not offer a neuroscience major so don't ask about that! They do offer a neuroscience specialization in Biology, so that might be a topic of conversation.</p>
<p>My interview was amazing! My advice for you is to relax and know what to say. NEVER make an interview question-anwser-question-anwser. Most interviews for college last about 30-45 minutes mine lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes. You want it to be like a great conversation, and not like a serious intense interview. When the interviewer ask you to talk about yourself NEVER start out by telling him/her your stats or school information. You have to show that you as a person has a place at U Chicago not just b/c of your scores. Be friendly, ask them questions, personal but not stalkerish. Also try to talk about you interest and make them put the pieces together, concerning you major, but not to noticeable. If you are confident and you know what you are talking about you will do great.</p>
<p>So would it be a bad idea to admit that all of my questions and concerns have been addressed from the websites (except for the neuroscience thing)?</p>
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Then you say that you looked at the website, it looked great. You will have plenty to talk about - areas of interest, books, technology, politics, whatever.</p>
<p>I did not have an interview, and I don't have great stats... still I got in. So I'd say the interview does not have a very significant effect on your chances. Be serious about it, but just don't get too nervous. See it as a chance to know more about the university. Good luck!</p>
<p>Writing a great essay will be more important than having a great interview, a good one will do.</p>
<p>Of course writing a good essay is important but in a interview you can put your words into a formulated discussion. The interviewer is writing a recommendation for you after. I think that it is important and honestly I think that want got me into the school. I had good enough stats to get in but the things is that competition is crazy!!!! Also they can tell how passionate you are about your major and about the school, you can't put that into words. Do whatever it takes for you to get in. Even if you think it dosent matter, kick ass at it.</p>