Interviews: Is it OK to let Interviewers know your weak side?

For example,
During my interview, I talk about what my favorite classes/subjects are. Then, I talk about where I am good and where I am weak. “I love history, and it is my favorite subject. But, I am weak at it. I take it anyway, because I like the class.” In orther words, is it OK to let interviers know that you are “afraid that your stats aren’t good enough.” If i go into an interview, express how much I love the school, express everythinggg TRUTHFULLY, will that be OK?

Summary: Should I seem “unconfident” (that’s word is too strong, i think) yet truthful?

<p>YES.
not unconfident, but modest and honest.
interviewers love it when you aren't stiff, and that you haven't just memorized some stock answer to give. make them laugh a little, make them realize you're a 17-year-old kid...be yourself.
it's worked well for me.</p>

<p>"During my interview, I talk about what my favorite classes/subjects are. Then, I talk about where I am good and where I am weak. "I love history, and it is my favorite subject. But, I am weak at it. I take it anyway, because I like the class." </p>

<p>Your way of doing interviews is a great way to do interviews. Interviewers aren't looking for "perfect" students who have never had to struggle intellectually.</p>

<p>Interviewers are looking for students who are excited about learning and will take risks to attempt to learn an interesting subject that is tough for them.</p>

<p>I have interviewed a lot of students for college. I would be put off by a student who took only subjects that were easy for them. I do like hearing about how students struggle with subjects because students want to learn or find the subjects compelling. That demonstrates that the student has real intellectual passion.</p>

<p>" If i go into an interview, express how much I love the school, express everythinggg TRUTHFULLY, will that be OK?"</p>

<p>That's not only OK, that's the point of an interview. When students second guess themselves throughout an interview, and try hard to say only what they think will impress the interviewer, that's a horrible interview.</p>

<p>Think about it: The point of an interview is to see if you're a good match for the college. If you present a fake persona and get in, then there's a good chance that you'll end up at a place that you'd hate. If you're yourself in the interview and don't get in due to your personality, that's good because the college simply wasn't a good fit for you.</p>

<p>I don't suggest expressing your concern about your stats. Interviews aren't about your stats. Interviews are to demonstrate the person behind the stats. If you are concerned that your stats aren't good enough, then make sure you emphasize in the interview what you have going for you. For instance, perhaps you've got a strong demonstrated interest in an EC or an academic area. Talk about that. </p>

<p>Take the time to examine the college's website and to figure out how you match with what the college looks for in students (for instance, some colleges emphasize wantings students with strong ethics or an interest in service).Also look at the courses and ECs and go to the interview prepared to talk about what ECs you might contribute to and what courses you would be interested in taking.</p>

<p>thanks ppl!</p>