Question About Strange Interview

Applying to College
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<p>I had an interview this week for a top LAC that was way different than any other I have experienced. The woman who interviewed me was extremely nice and the interview started out normally, but it quickly took an unusual turn. As soon as I mentioned some of my church activities she only wanted to talk about my faith. She seemed to imply that because I was a Christian and a homeschooler that I would be unable to handle life at a liberal LAC. She practically interrogated me and would contradict whatever I said and make me think of a better answer. I think I held my own very well and I even think I impressed her a few times, but the unexpectedness of it all made me uneasy. I didn't really understand it because she said she too was a Christian..... and yet somehow she made me feel as though my religion was the main issue. Perhaps she was just worried about me and wanted me to know what I'm getting myself into. I hope that's the case, but a tiny part of me worries that she got so caught up in one detail of me and was blinded to the rest of my credentials because of it. She was super strong and didn't hesitate to press me and make me explain anything and everything I said, nor did she think twice about cutting me off if she didn't think was expressing myself the way she wanted.</p>

<p>I don't mean in any way to rag on this interviewer - I actually genuinely liked her and found her interesting. Her questions really made me think. However, the whole process just threw me off and made me so on edge. Does anyone have any thoughts on the matter? Any similar experiences?</p>

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<p>Is your name “dramaqueen4jesus” a real reflection of you?</p>

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<p>Absolutely. I am not ashamed of my faith - it’s a big part of me, however it doesn’t have anything to do with how successful I would be at college. I’m just wondering if this is a common interview topic or if i should be worried that it will hurt me.</p>

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<p>An interview is the first experience of what a college might actually be like. If you felt uncomfortable, this school may not be for you. I would really change your approach to the interview process. Most kids think that it is them trying desperately to get in to a certain college. The general thinking is that the school has all the power. Don’t forget that during the interview YOU should be evaluating THEM at the same time to see if indeed that school is a fit for you and the THOUSANDS of dollars and YEARS of your life you will invest there. If the interviewer made you uncomfortable then you should seriously reconsider that school and look at others as well. Religion and education should be separated like church and state. Unless you are so devout that you choose a seminary school or a religious based university. You may want to consider that option as well. Bottom line – you are the one that actually decides where you will go. They may not make the offer, but you make the choice to accept one if it is extended to you. Apply to multiple schools and I am sure that you will get into at least 75% of them. Then they must prove to you that they are worthy.</p>