<p>I went for an interview at my top choice college today. I felt really comfortable in the interview, and the girl who was interviewing me (who just graduated from the school the previous year and got a job in the admissions office) was really nice. However, I feel like I didn't get to explain enough about myself. I wasn't asked too many questions. I was asked why I liked the college, what I do outside of school, what kind of classes I was taking, and then some other questions based on my answers. It came up that the school was my top choice and that I planned on applying ED. </p>
<p>Then, after what seemed like maybe 15-20 minutes at most, (I'm not sure how long it really was, but it didn't seem like it could've been much longer than that) she asked me if I had any questions. I had a bunch prepared, so that wasn't a problem. We spent maybe 10-20 more minutes discussing my questions. Then she called my family (mom and twin) in to see if they had any questions. </p>
<p>She said I had really good questions & it seemed like I put a lot of thought into them, and she commented on how I researched the school well (which I can't argue with). I'm just curious as to why she jumped to my questions so quickly without really asking me anything about myself as a person. I'm not sure whether to think of it as a good thing, a bad thing, or just as the way she does her interviews. When I read of other people's interviews at the same college, they say it lasted around an hour or more, so I'm just kind of concerned.
Also, this school is known for caring more about interviews than most other schools. </p>
<p>Do you think I'm just being paranoid?</p>
<p>Have you/has your child had a short interview? Did you feel good about it? If you are already in/attended college, did you get accepted to the school with the short interview?</p>
<p>Also, an extra question--- is sending a "thank you" follow-up letter to the person who interviewed you overkill? I've heard some people suggest it, but I want to hear some other opinions.</p>
<p>I think you are being paranoid, don’t worry. I am betting they usually set only about 30 minutes aside per interview, even if some run longer. And how long they run might depend on the day and circumstances. For example, last one of the day, might go long OR short depending on what the interviewer has planned after work. No one in the slot after you, let it go long, etc. So I think you are fine.</p>
<p>I think a thank you email is nice, following up with them to tell them that you enjoyed learning more about the school and are excited to apply.</p>
<p>That’s sounds typical of the on-campus interviews my son had. Sounds like she spent anywhere from 30-40 minutes with you then allowed some time in case your family had questions.
That gives her a few minutes to make a few notes about your conversation before she does the next interview.
Yes, follow up with a thank-you. Not everyone does and it makes a good impression.</p>
<p>I’d chalk it up to an inexperienced interviewer - she’ll get better at asking follow on questions as she gains experience with the interview process. No reason at all to think that reflects badly on you. Sounds like she thought you’d done well overall. Send a nice thank you email reiterating that this is your top choice school.</p>
<p>Would it be better to send an e-mail or to send a letter to the admissions office with her name as the recipient? I feel like people like written letters a lot more.</p>
<p>No, considering I’m a female. However, were I a grown woman, I would take it as a compliment if someone referred to me as a girl. It would make me think, “Hey, I’m aging well! People still think I’m young enough to be called a girl!”</p>
<p>I’m not sending her a letter saying, “HAYY GURRL HAYYY!” I didn’t refer to her as one in my letter, either… I apologize for not analyzing every word of my College Confidential question. Excuse me.</p>