<p>My interview is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. I'm so nervous! Has anyone already gone through the interview for William and Mary? If so, could you please tell me how it went and what kind of questions were asked? Thank you so much</p>
<p>I had mine a few weeks ago!! It was more scripted than some of the others that I’ve done, partially, I believe, because it was with a student, rather than an adcom. However, she was very nice and outgoing, which helped things. The conversation flowed, but she did have her list of questions that she wanted to get in. Most were the usual, “tell me about yourself,” “what activities are you involved in,” etc. questions, but the one that did throw me for a loop was the “what animal would you be” question. I had never had those types of “what color would you be” questions in an interview–I guess I always assumed that the stories about them were the overexaggerated accounts of interviews by somewhat histrionic students. </p>
<p>So that did throw me off a little bit, but I think the most important thing with that was not to take it too seriously and show that I was able to have some fun and laugh at myself. I’m inclined to think, however, that that question might not have been one of the usual ones, but rather, a quesiton specific to my interviewer. </p>
<p>Overall, it really wasn’t that bad at all!! I guess my advice (not really specific to W&M) is to make sure you know why you think the school would be a good fit. Since the interviews are conducted by students, they seem to care about the people (not just intellectual promise, etc.), since the students they interview might be future clubmates, team mates, hallmates, etc.</p>
<p>Good luck!!</p>
<p>I’m not sure how it could really go wrong unless you really didn’t want to go to W&M. </p>
<p>Your interviewer is a senior, so don’t be too intimidated. =P</p>
<p>They just ask why you’re interested in W&M, what you like to do in school/out of school, hobbies, how would you describe yourself, etc. The usual questions.</p>
<p>It’s pretty laid back. They just write stuff on a notepad. It’s closer to a conversation then a rigid interview. Don’t be too nervous! =)</p>
<p>My guy was nice and seemed genuinely interested when I was talking. Don’t worry too much about. </p>
<p>Really? Just make sure you know about yourself and why you think W&M is a fit for you. =P</p>
<p>I had my W&M interview a month ago! It was great. It was so relaxed, and fun, and engaging- it is honestly a really casual, helpful interview. Dont be worried! I got the “what type of animal would you be” question, as well as questions like “what is an influential childhood memory” and “what was the biggest flop of your high school career” questions. You really can’t prepare for it, as the questions are specific to the interviewer. I know its easier said than done, but just relax and have fun! I really bonded with my interviewer ( we had very similar personalities-he was so funny!) and it’s the best interview I’ve had so far.</p>
<p>Bottom Line~ be creative, be yourself, and express your passions.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>I’m visiting William and Mary next week but by the time I had all the dates planned and set up for my visits to a bunch of schools down there, all of the interview spots were already booked up. I know on their website it says that students who opt not to interview or can’t because it’s unavailable won’t be disadvantaged in the selection process, but I have to wonder, does not having the interview really limit your application in terms of making it seem “human” and everything?</p>
<p>No, i wouldn’t think so. Interviewing can ony help your application, especially if it is a first choice school and you want to make your application more memorable. Not having an interview definitley wont limit it, considering that 85% of applicants dont interview! The slots were already filled by late june- i signed up as soon as they became available may 1.
I interviewd because there were things I wanted to express about my EC’s and magne school that i couldn’t express in just an application.</p>