<p>The College Interview</p>
<p>As volunteer Alumnus interviewer for a major Ivy League College - I’ve yet to see students appearing for interviews prepared to discuss knowledge of some department / professor they’re interested in. </p>
<p>Show you want to be there!! Motivation!!! Possibly ask to sit in / or talk about a class you visited and tell me what the vibe is like. </p>
<p>When you go to buy a car you know exactly what you’re looking for. And what to expect as options. </p>
<p>The same with the college interview. Talk about life. Politics. The real world. </p>
<p>Do you read the WSJ? The FT? - Both great for Politics. Medicine. Finance. Entertainment world.</p>
<p>Discuss Leadership - And the lack of it in politics. And academics. Show you’re ahead of the curve. </p>
<p>If you really like the school let the interviewer know and why. </p>
<p>What will you get out of going to the school? Give back? </p>
<p>What is your vision to change the world? How will you change it?</p>
<p>What do I know? I’m a rock producer. I look for students to rock the world.</p>
<p>Showtime!!!</p>
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<p>As always - feel comfortable with these questions. Just be yourself and you’ll do fine.</p>
<p>STD questions:</p>
<p>Favorite Teacher / Subject / Writer / Novel - Found most compelling</p>
<p>Impact – book / journal / article / movie / play </p>
<p>Long / Short Range Goals</p>
<p>How do you plan to achieve your goals</p>
<p>Activity most appealing / rewarding</p>
<p>What motivates you</p>
<p>How do you work under pressure</p>
<p>Strengths / weaknesses</p>
<p>Leadership responsibilities</p>
<p>Determine / evaluate success</p>
<p>What does diversity mean to you</p>
<p>How important is diversity in education</p>
<p>How do you integrate community in your life with school</p>
<p>Interests outside school</p>
<p>Colleges – What do you like about X? / Curriculum / Professors</p>
<p>What are you most looking forward to at X?</p>
<p>Give us something to write about that makes you a Lion / Lioness - in a land of Elephants.</p>
<p>The Interview may not count as much as it used to; however, it can highlight strengths and </p>
<p>energies that might make an Admissions Officer decide you are right for the school.</p>
<p>And it can show when you are lacking in knowledge. Be honest and open. Not afraid to </p>
<p>speak your mind. Let your thoughts connect the dots between diverse areas of life to create </p>
<p>impact and presence. Left to your own devices, you’ll be brilliant!!! Ask thoughtful questions.</p>
<p>Good Luck!!!</p>
<p>Note: these comments are my own thoughts. I speak only for myself not for any school policy.</p>