<p>Hello! I'm a female senior in California and I am flying out in mid-October to Syracuse to have my interview. </p>
<p>a) Living in So-Cal I'm not used to cold. Could someone tell me what the weather in the fall is like? Will I need heavy jackets or will a sweater do? </p>
<p>b) I'm attending a campus tour and information session, but is there anything special I should do to really get a feel of the school?</p>
<p>c) If anyone has been through the interview processes, could you give me some hints? Is it a more formal or more relaxed interview? Do they tend to be long or short? </p>
<p>Any information is helpful, thank you!!!</p>
<p>Your physical visitation is one of your best decisions because I’m sure it is noted as your having a special interest in wanting to attend SU. I truly believe it helps tip the scale because the # of applicants is huge and only so many can be accepted. You really need to put your enthusiastic face on for the interview. Don’t be phony or act things in a rehearsed manner but make sure you do or say things that will make you stand out from what others may repeat in a canned fashion. </p>
<p>If at all possible, you should look to meet with the Dean, Assistant Dean or Head Recruiting Staff person in the College of your Major. They are likely to have some input during the application review period in order to assist admissions. Get specific names/cards of key admissions counselors and college staff that you can constantly keep in touch with. Make your name known during the enrollment period without becoming a pest. You’ll find everyone to be very friendly and accommodating.</p>
<p>Just so you know, I’m a very proud Dad of a D that is attending her 2nd year at SU. I was greatly involved in the application acceptance process and we did what could to get her accepted. It was not easy because she had been waitlisted but we poured it on with more desire to be accepted and it paid off so I feel to be a bit more of an authority on this. Also important to note - we did not have good finances going into this fight to attend. My D had above average criteria and was awarded a very large amount of SU scholarships/grants which was graciously appreciated by us for SU to make her dream come true. I give credit to SU that they truly consider their applicants from a rounded perspective that each prospect has provided and how they can contribute to their institution while taking with them their learned knowledge to become well prepared for their career of choice. It is evident to me that they do not just judge an applicant on a grade or if you are financially sound to attend. It’s almost as if admissions has the ability to select applicants who will be achievers and represent the University ideals in their future careers while boasting about the origin of their education.</p>
<p>Hopefully others can chime in with some other tips for your interview and good luck! Stay in touch to let us know how things went and so others can learn from your experience.</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<pre><code> The weather is difficult to predict this time of year! It could be snowing or it could be 75. I would bring a coat. : ). Actually, make sure it’s waterproof and that you have an umbrella.
My daughter’s interview was informal and not too long. 20 minutes? She also met with the the person responsible for recruiting in her dept (engineering) who also interviewed her and gave her a tour.
I wouldn’t worry! Just be yourself and you will be fine.
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