<p>What are interviews like? I have an interview coming up soon, and I was wondering whether it was any different from taking interviews from any other schools. </p>
<p>Also, what should I expect? What kind of questions do they usually ask at these meetings?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>I didn't even know Olin did interviews outside of candidates weekend</p>
<p>how did you get an interview? Is it on campus?(i guess it would kind of have to be, i doubt they would do off capus interviews)</p>
<p>My son has an off-campus interview on Nov 26 (yes, the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend). If anyone has done one, a report would be nice. Please. Thank you. Please.</p>
<p>From Olin's website: </p>
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While an interview is not a required part of the admission process, we encourage prospective applicants to schedule an interview to share more information about themselves and to learn more about Olin College.
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<p>Interviews before Candidates Weekend are just what that says, a chance for you to learn about Olin. You can request an interview by emailing admissions.</p>
<p>The evaluative interview is the mandatory one at Candidates Weekend.</p>
<p>While I had my informal interview a long time ago (read 6 years ago) I think the idea is still the same today. The purpose of the interview is for you to get a better idea about Olin. I interviewed off-campus about a 3 hour drive from my home. My parents were very unsure about the new school and we wanted to talk to an actual person about it and our fears. Olin tries to go to most major cities and some high schools to do interviews (<a href="http://olin.edu/admission/on_the_road.asp)%5B/url%5D">http://olin.edu/admission/on_the_road.asp)</a>.</p>
<p>My interview was with Duncan Murdoch who later became Olin's Dean of Admission. Now Charlie Nolan is in charge of Admissions again. During my interview I had some time with Duncan and my dad and then I had some time without my dad. Duncan told me what Olin was about and some of the kinds of things I could do at Olin. I got to ask some questions about things that I wondered about or couldn't find answers to in the literature. While these interviews are not necesssary, if they go well, I imagine it can have a positive effect on your chances of getting in. The reason is now there is some one in admissions who knows you and has talked with you. However, they do interview quite a few students so they probably don't remember everyone they interview.</p>
<p>So if you (parent or student) would like to have some Q&A time in a face-to-face meeting and can't make it to Olin's campus, I believe the interview is a really good option. Just don't stress out about it too much!</p>
<p>They just ask questions about your extracurriculars, how do you feel about your grades, what was your favorite class in high school, etc. Nothing you shouldn't already be able to answer easily.</p>
<p>I had my interview with Emily Roeper, a former admissions rep for Olin (now in admissions somewhere else). She was very nice, as I'm sure they all are, and I was invited to CW, which may or may not have had something to do with the fact that the interview went pretty well.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>My daughter's experience was like joyjoy's, tho we only had to drive 45 minutes to the interview! </p>
<p>It did give us a personal contact with the admission office, and made the school seem real. This was back in the day when there was only one class (the just-graduated class of '06) enrolled.</p>
<p>(HI JOY!! I hope you're having fun!)</p>
<p>Everything here is about on par with what I've heard, and experienced. My experience was that mine shouldn't have even been one, but turned into one. I was the only person who showed up to my high school's information session, so it became like an interview. It was me trying to find out about Olin and a good way to gain information about the school and if I would fit in. Admissions people here are amazing, they they nicest ones I know, and I promise they don't bite at all.</p>
<p>Hi tomboy!! (It took a bit of detective work to discover your true identity...mine is not at difficult ;-) ) I am having a very good time...the Olin withdrawal can be difficult at times but otherwise its good.</p>
<p>Last year when I was applying to colleges and I had college interviews I envisioned a terrifying interrogation about my GPA, SAT scores, and extracurriculars. Much to my surprise/relief, none of my college interviews were like that.</p>
<p>My interview was with Allison Bahme, I drove about 45 minutes away to the interview in Durham, NC. The interview was very relaxed and informal, and is mostly so that you can learn more about Olin and Olin can learn more about you. Don't sweat it! It isn't evaluated. Just be friendly, act like your normal self, and you should be fine.</p>
<p>-ke</p>
<p>My interview went horribly...think I should send in a letter explaining or asking for another one?</p>
<p>What do you mean by horribly? Were there lots of awkward silences? Did you break something?</p>
<p>I understand that interview is optional. But can I still request an out-of-state interview? if so, how? or is it too late? thanks in advance.</p>
<p>I asked questions...and there were so many awkward silences I felt obliged to ask more...so the whole interview was me asking questions....</p>
<p>Insomnia the interviews were given when the admissions officer came to my area (S. Florida).</p>
<p>Thanks Kamikazewave. How do you know the admissions officer is in the area? Do they send out information somewhere? or send emails? or through highschool?</p>
<p>I would recommend contacting Allison Bahme in the Admissions office at Olin. I don't know where you are located, but President Miller and staff are scheduled to be in Palo Alto, CA on Thurs. December 14. See Olin Campus Events Calendar on their website for details.</p>
<p>Thanks conundrum. Being so close to the deadline and holidays, it does not seem anyone is coming to Georgia. I hope it's not a disadvantage for not having an interview.</p>
<p>Well...I don't think they care that much since they have candidates weekend and all to interview everyone.</p>
<p>You are not really at a disadvantage by not having an interview. Many students have an interview before candidate's weekend, but many do not. So don't stress out it.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for the reply. Appreciate your help.</p>