<p>I know this has been created more than a million times, but I need your help!</p>
<p>My interviewer-to-be has just e-mailed me offering to give me an interview later this week. Should I call her tonight and set up an interview or would it be okay if I just call her tomorrow and set one up? I don’t want to be weird by calling literally 20 minutes after she sent the e-mail, and I need a night to just think things over. Would it be inappropriate to call her during the day? Should I wait until evening (after dinner time) to call her?</p>
<p>What should I wear? I’m thinking about wearing a sweatshirt and khakis with dress shoes. Is this okay? My dress shoes are a little shiny and black. I hope I’m not being too dressy or anything. By the way, we’re meeting at Barnes and Noble for the interview. How early should I be there? My hair isn’t THAT long, but I would look better with a haircut. Should I get a haircut or leave it the way it is (I semi-spike my hair and use gel).</p>
<p>What types of questions should I expect? I assume they’ll ask something like “Why Penn?”. How long should I be talking for? (about 50/50 or should I mostly listen, or what?!) What types of questions should I have prepared? I feel as though I know most of what Penn has to offer, but should I ask questions that I already know the answers to (just to keep the conversation going)?</p>
<p>Thanks guys! I know this HAS to be absolutely annoying by now, but I’m already nervous! Any advice would be AWESOME! I’ll probably be thinking of more questions too! Thank you!!</p>
<p>I would wear a sweater, rather than a sweatshirt and I wouldn't wear sneakers - otherwise you sound fine. I would be ready to talk about what your interests are, why you are interested in Penn and why you'd be a good fit there. </p>
<p>As far as the haircut goes, if you have time, yeah why not, I guess. You really don't need to change your hairstyle or anything, though. </p>
<p>As far as questions, I would definitely ask a number of them, yes, even if you kind of know what the answers might be. In particular, ask about her, what she does etc. and what her favorite memories of Penn were. </p>
<p>As far as getting back to your interviewer, calling her back tomorrow is fine - she's not expecting you to be sitting by your computer - although all of us at CC know better ;)</p>
<p>my interview is the 20th by some lady. we're meeting at the starbucks that is kind of near my house. she said 5:30, she called me today and gave me both her phone numbers. i didn't set up the interview officially, because i asked the coach (the one recruiting me) what i should do first. however, im probably just going to arrive like 5 minutes early. as for the questions....i dont know what to do or say really at this time. ill wait for my friends to tell me what they asked. my one friend is being interview this friday and two of my other friends are being interviewed this week also. so i'll probably let you all know how it went for them.</p>
<p>oh yeah i thought i wouldnt get interviewed because i sent my app on the last day. so i was surprised when she called cause she said they gave her my info today.</p>
<p>my interview is tomorrow, a woman is coming to my school and doing the interview during my frees, i'll let everyone know the kinds of things she asks me</p>
<p>I did my interview already last week. They basically ask you the Why Penn questions, and what you want to study...but mostly its time for you to ask questions about Penn. I wouldn't worry too much about it, I was really nervous, but it was not scary once I got there. I wore khakis, dress shoes, and a pea coat. Haha.</p>
<p>lol krabble i love your oh so specific questions. If it were me, I'd wait to order anything and see what your interviewer does. As for your outfit, sounds fine.</p>
<p>planning is good, but i don't think its for me. If u have a plan, then you'll want to stick with it, and if anything throws u off you could really blow the interview. just stay loose, and (to draw from my polisci major) stay on message. I (personally...just me, anyway) would just wing it. If you are really obsessed with penn (in a good way), and know your stats (not important), extenuating circumstances (important), and why you want to go to penn (really important) u should be ok. Just be natural and u should be fine. And notes arent against the rules!! (although I'd use them only if necessary). The big thing here is to verify that u want to go to penn really bad, explain circumstances if necessary, and make a good PERSONAL impression with the interviewer. To do that, you just have to make nice, pleasant, clever conversation.</p>
<pre><code> Don't order anything before the interviewer gets there. I'd get there about five minutes early. I don't think I'd bring notes, but do ask the interviewer if she wants you to bring an activities sheet or resume.
I agree with 26e as far as making sure you get it in and explain all the hours you worked in the store and at home with your relative. Do not be shy about this!!!!!!!
Break a leg, KRabble.
<p>bluehunnydew - Right, the main thing is to have a nice relaxed conversation with him. If he's interviewing for the school, chances are he knows something about what's going on there now and has been back to campus frequently.</p>
<p>yeah, that's true. but then again, your counselor is supposed to know about college stuff...my counsleor is a complete butthead. i had to tell him what sat 2 tests are.</p>
<p>How specific should I be with the questions? My interviewer is probably in her mid to late 60's, and I know a lot has changed. I don't want to ask anything that she may not be able to answer. I want to pursue a career in science, so I'll bring up some science questions along there. Would it be okay if I asked her verbatim: "How has Penn affected you life/career, etc.?" or something like "Why did you decide be a part of Penn?"</p>
<p>I think I'll definitely bring up some of my personal experiences, but I definitely don't want to force anything, like, "Yes, I've enjoyed playing tennis for years, but let me tell you something I did not enjoy: my grandmother's Alzheimer's."</p>
<p>Anyway, I'll have to buy a nice sweater tomorrow and good khaki pants. Would cargo khaki pants be okay or should I get pants without pockets on the pant legs?</p>
<p>But really, the point is not so much for you to be gathering info at this point - after all, you have already applied early and know you want to go to Penn. Really you are trying to show that you can handle yourself in a social situation and articulate your reasons for wanting Penn. </p>
<p>Despite the relaxed atmosphere, the interviewer is, after all, evaluating you. Definitely have questions for the guy - but I wouldn't put him though the third degree either!</p>
<p>my counselor is sooo horrible!!! on the secondary school report, he left the ap/ib test section blank, spelled "provoking" wrong, and and in the sections where they asked about the student's qualities, he just wrote GREAT!! through like 10 lines. my guy friend's name is arabic. yeah, the counselor wrote his entire rec as if he was a girl. "she is an exceptional young woman!"</p>