<p>My DD is hoping to be asked to interview for a scholarship. What kind of questions should she expect? She has already been admitted so it is not an admission interview.
Also, it is during Admitted Student weekend (casual dress), how should she dress? Changing clothes would not be practical. She was thinking kakis or twill pants, blouse and coat.
Thanks, we have no experience with this kind of interview</p>
<p>The clothes you describe are appropriate. </p>
<p>They could ask her anything (I know, not helpful), but here are some topics to think about:</p>
<p>Why do you want to go to X college? (how much does she know about the school - how does she think going to that particular school will help her.) </p>
<p>What will you contribute to X college ( or her class ) (they want to know what she will be able to offer the school - will she get involved, join clubs and service organizations?</p>
<p>Tell me about a time when you led a group of people (or led a project). (is she a leader?)</p>
<p>Has there ever been a time when you had to overcome an obstacle in your life? (how do you handle difficult situations? tell us about them.)</p>
<p>What is the one thing about you that you want us to know? (is she focused on what she wants to do with her life - the answer should be yes and she should have a clear idea of where she is going in life - even if she really isn’t 100% sure she should come across as confident with clear direction and motivated)</p>
<p>Tell us why you want to major in X (see question above)</p>
<p>Why should we give you the scholarship? (she should be prepared to tell them, in a confident way and she should ASK for the scholarship)</p>
<p>Basically, be personable, polite, greet the interviewers with a smile and shake of the hand, and show them that you are excited about the school. </p>
<p>If you don’t understand a question, have them rephrase it. </p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Is it an individual interview or a group interview (or you don’t know yet?)? My son went through an interview process a couple of months ago and it was a group deal - five students before a panel of three reps from the college (faculty/staff, alumni, current student). They asked about recent books the kids have read, who you would have dinner with if you could choose anyone, which part of a bicycle you’d choose to be, etc. Fairly standard “interview” questions, I thought. Some kids seemed stumped, according to my son. But he did say the interviewers were very nice and friendly and worked to make the kids at ease. No one wants to terrorize a future/potential student! </p>
<p>He wore a jacket and tie, as did almost every boy there; the girls’ attire seemed to vary. I saw a lot of pants/dressy tops, but a good number of skirts, too. If she can’t change, pants and a nice blouse should be OK for your daughter. </p>
<p>It was our first experience with this type of interview, too, and I couldn’t find much info to help us out. In the end, my son didn’t get as much money as we’d hoped (and would have liked), so I don’t know that he will attend this particular school, even though it’s his first choice. Good luck to your daughter!</p>