<p>My son is scheduled for an interview at Chapman University in Orange, CA . This is the information their site offers...Chapman's Admission Fellows Program provides prospective students with the opportunity to meet with current Chapman student leaders for an informational and evaluative conversation. </p>
<p>Can anyone give us an idea of what to expect? Should he come with questions for the interviewer or will he be interviewed? Was it casual or formal-meaning what is the appropriate attire? Appreciate any information as this is his school of choice, so he wants to impress them!</p>
I know that this is a little late, but I feel like many people would find this information to be helpful.
I just had my interview today and I have to say that I think mine went horrible. It wasn’t my fellow who interviewed me. She was great and made me relax a little.
What I’ve learned from this experience is something that I think anyone else should keep in mind for a Chapman interview or any other one.
STAY PROFESSIONAL
Keep a nice posture, and always look your best (business formal). First impression is key. Be relaxed in conversation, but never slouch.
Don't stutter or have any vocal static.
-I said "um" a lot and reiterated questions to by myself time cause I didn't know what to say for some. Which leads me to my next point
3, BE PREPARED.
I strongly suggest reviewing some of your proudest moments of life and most influential events that impacted you throughout high school. Review your resume and elaborate on what some terms mean because the interview may not know.
Always have something to ask at the end.
I hate the question "is there anything you'd like to add". Ask something that shows your interest in that major. Unfortunately I didn't do that....
For my interview, the student mostly asked me questions. She asked a mix of fun and professional, such as “Why do you want to go to Chapman” and “What three things/people would you take with you on a deserted island?” She asked questions that showed my personality, such as “What are three words to describe you?” and “If you were at Chapman, what is something important to you that you would make sure would be there?” (I said a mental health/therapist place, as that’s something that has been helpful at my high school).
GOOD LUCK, and relax! They’ll give you time to ask questions; use that time. My interview felt really good, and I got in! Don’t stress too much, but be focused. Practice classic interview questions by yourself and practice speaking out loud. Prepare some anecdotes ahead of time that you can fallback on if you get stuck.
