<p>hey guys, i'm an international studentapplying to columbia and will have an interview in january..unfortunately,i'm so lost!!i dunno what to do and prepare..</p>
<p>this may sound silly, but what language should i use?when i called the interviewer to arrange the interview, i talked to him in english..but he answered back in indonesia(my native language--and also the interviewer)!!what language should i use during the interview??</p>
<p>what sorts of questions will be asked??any tips to do excellent in interview??</p>
<p>well..chance me too..</p>
<p>SAT I : didn't take
SAT II : Math II (740), M Bio (780), Chem (740)
ACT : 31
TOEFL : 105
Intended major : Biochem
Rank : 1/447
Essays : great (my teachers said they are)
Recs : the best (teachers and counselor said that i'm the best student they had ever encountered, personally and academically)
GPA : no such thing in my school..
School : Private christian high school (very competitive)--using national curriculum--no such thing as IB, AP, etc
Country : indonesia
Activities :
1. Students Council Organization(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade)
--President of Students Council (2007-2008)
--Counselor for New Student Orientation Camp (every year)
--President of the Graduating Class (2006-2009)
2. Science Team (Vice Captain)(10th, 11th, 12th grade)-selected by Science Department
--Research paper on alternative fuel, Biodiesel, using used cooking oil and making black soap (Finalist of the Annual Region Chemical Engineering Research Competition)-2006
--Chosen as school representative for Regional Science Olympiad majoring in Biology (10th and 11th grade)-2007/2008
--Represents school in State Medical Competition (distinction)-2008
3. Founder and President of Debate Team(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade)
Competitions won:
--3rd winner of English League Championship (state)-2006
--Champion of Debate Contest held by prestigious university in region (2 years)-2007/2008
--Kelt English Competition for Reading (state)3rd place-2007
--Champion of State Law Debate Competition-2007
--English Rally held by private university in region (1st place)-2008
--Champion of Speech Contest (city)-2008
--Best Speaker in State Law Debate Championship (3 years)
4. Founder and President of Young Entrepreneurs Club, (11th, 12th grade)
Competitions won:
--Champion of Marketing Competition (2 years, regional)-2007/2008
--Business Competition (state) (2nd place)-2007
--International Business Workshop and Competition (1st place)-2008
--Innovation Business Competition (1st place)-2008
5. Girls Basketball Team, Vice Captain, position as point guard (9th, 10th, 11th grade)
6. Volunteer Community Service (Leader), helping out in the Orphanage Homes (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade)
7. Head Honcho of Gloria Goes Green, 2 Hrs/week, 40 weeks, do volunteer works involving keeping the environment green and clean (plant trees, etc)
8. Leadership Camp, 2 weeks every summer (10th, 11th grade)
9. Pianist in Church and Schools service, 3 Hrs/week, 48 weeks (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade)
10. Youth Ministry Cell group leader
11. Serving the Senior Citizens, 2 Hrs/week, 10 weeks (10th ,11th ,12th grade)
Work experience :
-Math and Science tutor since 2006
-Work in my mom's office to help out</p>
<p>sorry for the super long post..=D</p>