<p>So I'm scheduled for a Cornell Interview in the next few days and wanted to know what to expect. I actually didn't know Cornell contacted students for interviews so I'm pretty confused (and excited) on what to expect..any suggestions/advice for the interview?</p>
<p>oh and i’m applying to CALS and Human Ecology…is it usual for me to be interviewed… i mean I didn’t expect CALS/HE prospective students to be interviewed and am really anxious of what to expect!</p>
<p>and one last thing (sorry for reposting too much) but the alumni mentioned a meeting (to talk about Cornell). is that an interview or just an info meeting?</p>
<p>Try here, I just had mine for Columbia over the phone, and all of my interview’s questions were on there. I’d recommend copying the questions and writing your responses down. <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/857790-common-college-interview-questions.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/857790-common-college-interview-questions.html</a></p>
<p>I had a Cornelll “interview” last Saturday, and I could tell you that It really wasn’t an “interview”. My “interviewer” just talked about her life at Cornell and answered my questions about Cornell. It didn’t feel like an interview at all.</p>
<p>I’m an alum…Since you’re applying to CALS, you are actually having an information session, or contact session, with an alum. Only Hotel and AAP require formal interviews. Although this is informal, you should be prepared (but don’t be nervous). This session is for your benefit. It’s a way for someone from Cornell to meet with you and answer your questions. Come with a list of questions about Cornell and ask the alumnus you’re meeting with about their experiences at Cornell. Also, think of things that you might have left out of the application that you wish you had said, or perhaps anything new that has happened to you in the past couple of months since you submitted the application.</p>
<p>When the session is over, the alumnus will report back that they met with you and discuss what you spoke about. Nothing negative, and it will actually give a little more depth to your application. Again, nothing to be stressed out about.</p>
<p>The lady doth protest too much, methinks.</p>
<p>Cornellpezra- do they still report back even if it explicitly said it was informal and “won’t affect your application in anyway” do they just say that to make you feel better and because it doesn’t hold as much weight as other parts of your application? Or do the Alumni never even mention it?</p>
<p>Traveler2be: Yes, all alumni send a report back to Cornell if a meeting took place. Alumni are asked not to evaluate the applicant, but to report what was discussed at the session. It’s a way to make the application process a little more personal, for both the applicant and for Cornell. At the same time, if an applicant refuses a meeting, that’s also reported by the alumnus so I would recommend never turning down an information session.</p>
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<p>Bingo. The whole ‘won’t affect your application in anyway’ is a bit of a stretch. </p>
<p>What won’t affect your application in anyway is not having a contact offered to you. However, declining a contact or having a really unprofessional session, will get back to the ad cons.</p>
<p>so the alumini will write a report about what they have discussed about during the interview? I had an interview and I asked him a few questions about how the students who play instruments have their practice in the campus. Would he put that on the report? (or similar things that show my passion or interest in something, such as music?)</p>
<p>^ i’m guessing that’s a positive thing && if you saw him write down what you were saying then that’s probably going to be sent him. and would it benefit me if i included a resume of myself? (things i’ve added on besides what i sent in the application?)</p>
<p>I have applicants who are ready to provide me with a resume, but I won’t look at it. This is a chance for you to discuss yourself beyond what’s on a sheet of paper. I recommend bringing it with you, but only giving it to the alumnus if absolutely necessary. You’re there to find out more about Cornell, and for someone from Cornell (an alum) to get to know you.</p>
<p>^ for the informational interview with an alum, whats the proper clothing for guys?</p>
<p>Proper attire: neat casual, i.e., collared shirt, khakis/slacks. No tie or jacket.</p>