<p>has anyone had an interview with the university in the past or the present? What kind of questions do they ask? Is it nerve-wracking or is it conversational?</p>
<p>I’ve had an interview with an alum in my town. The alum was really nice. It was like any other college interview. They ask the typical “Tell me more about yourself” and “Why our school?”</p>
<p>I’m going for an interview soon…I guess</p>
<p>The rep still has not contacted me back yet.</p>
<p>They will most likely ask open ended questions that result in a nicely flowing conversation. Be yourself. If you’re a huge worrier (I mean to the point where your heart starts pounding like crazy before interviews or public speeches,) have a beer and some water before you go in - you will come off much more natural sounding. Still, they understand that many people worry, it’s natural to be nervous.</p>
<p>Here are some questions I was asked in 2006:</p>
<p>Tell me about yourself?
What attracted you to Rochester?
What do you want to study?
Why do you want to study this?
Tell me about you family? You relationship with them.
You indicated on you resume that X, tell me about X. Why/what/how re X.
You indicated on you resume that Y, tell me about Y. Why/what/how re Y. </p>
<p>Pretty much it. It’s not a grilling, it’s more of a conversation.</p>
<p>Both daughters interviewed with UR, and both had very relaxed experiences. It’s a way to demonstrate interest.</p>
<p>jersh55: Not a good idea about the beer. I know the water will wash away most of the smell, but one good burp and… well… it’s not worth it.</p>
<p>My son found nearly all his interviews to be much more pleasant and stress-free than he anticipated, but I remember him feeling particularly good about the Rochester one. In fact as I recall the interview was what sealed the deal on his decision to apply. So, definitely more conversational than nerve-wracking in his case.</p>
<p>D interviewed with admissions officer off campus. She also felt that the interview went well–pleasant, relaxed and conversational.</p>
<p>From an Admissions Counselor’s perspective… The interview is not so much an interview as it is a conversation. The intent is to get to know you personally, and you are the expert on you, so don’t be concerned. It is also an opportunity for you to interview the Admissions Counselor… be sure to have as many of your questions answered as possible. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>a lot of my friends and I have had interviews there. they are really relaxed and comfortable. they asked me basic questions like what classes have you taken? what do you like to do for fun? and a lot of things that you put on your resume…</p>
<p>iwould also be prepared with a few questions of your own to ask your interviewwer</p>
<p>My D had interview with alumni off campus. It went very well. It was very relaxed, not stressed at all.</p>