<p>Hello all- I'm currently trying to transfer into Oberlin from a state school in Texas and have almost all of the application requirements done (except for the recs, which which should be there before the deadline.) A little history- I was accepted to Oberlin from HS, but did not attend. I did visit campus and have an interview, however. Since deciding to transfer, I've maintained contact with the admissions office regularly. I'm not able to travel to Oberlin for another interview (especially since I'm sure it probably doesn't play a large role in the admissions decison) and have learned that Alumni do not interview transfer students. It was suggested that I do a phone interview. I was wondering what sort of questions or topics I should talk about. All I can think of is asking the transfer acceptance rate (which I can really easily find online), asking about the social scene on campus for transfers/ how easily they fit in with other students and asking about how they do with the change to Oberlin classes. I already know that I like the campus and student body from my HS visit and have received info on how my current classes would transfer were I accepted. Any thoughts/ suggestions as to what else I should ask to a)learn more, I guess and b) help the interview to aid my chances of admission as much as it is possible for an interview to do so? Has anyone ever done a phone interview before? Do you know if it is possible to request the admissions staff who does it ( I've exchanged emails with one lady in particular).Thanks for all your help!</p>
<p>no no no</p>
<p>the questions you just listed make it sound as if you got in already...remember, you are interviewing to convince them you are qualified to attend, not to assure yourself that you are making the right decision</p>
<p>I was thinking of doing a phone interview with Cornell. But I don't know how well that would go...would the admissions person ask me questions and I would answer, or do I do most of the asking? I don't want an awkward phone pause...</p>
<p>Okay dbj--I'm now more nervous and stressed out than I was already, but I get your point and will try to think of something else...Do you have any suggestions as to what I can do on my end to make them more interested in me? or will the admissions rep take the lead, possibly? I'll explain my transfers and my reasons for wanting to transfer from my current school, but that's stuff I've already covered extensively in my app and why oberlin essay. Is it rehashing to go over it again- would it help or hurt? You being a current oberlin student are more qualified than most to give an opinion- I value them.</p>