<p>This seems like a dumb question, but what should I wear to the U of Chicago interview? Does it matter? Also, for those who have had interviews in the past, what kind of questions are asked?</p>
<p>Think about what questions you will ask of the interviewer. These questions should not be ones where the answers are readily available on the Chicago website. If you go into the interview with ten good questions for the interviewer, and some good reasons why Chicago is a fit for you, the interview will go fine.</p>
<p>my interview was kind of different than other ones i've had; he didn't ask me about my extracurriculars or anything, but instead asked me alot of questions about chicago and why i wanted to go there, what i thought i would contribute there, etc. Then he asked me what i thought of the "great books," ie socrates etc. and then... once he found out what i was interested in studying (int'l relations), he asked me some questions about what i thought about a current situation. anyway it was a pretty interesting interview (it might sound kind of intimidating, but it was actually okay). Just know the answers to those questions before you go in... :) of course i don't know if i got in yet... so i would ask one of the accepted people :)</p>
<p>I'm not sure what the formal questions were, but I talked about my favorite classes, subjects, teachers, etc. and why I liked them. She asked me about my school and its climate. She asked me about being gay (how my school deals with it, my parents, how it has affected my opinions, etc.). I am a musician, so we talked a little about music, but she didn't seem to know as much about it, so we didn't talk about it for long. She asked me what essay topics I was thinking of writing. She asked me my thoughts on how political opinions develop and why. She asked me about books I liked and asked me specifics about one I had just mentioned that she had read recently. She asked me about things that had affected me in school (skipping grades, being gay, family stuff). Um. I think we talked about what I wanted in my education and out of Chicago, but I think I brought that up myself. Anyway, it was really easy and low key. As long as you keep talking, you'll be fine! Dress in clothes that are business casual. You'll obviously need to dress warmly if you're on campus. I think you would be good in a nice looking pair of pants and a nice sweater. Wear real shoes (not sneakers). </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>CARPECOLLEGE:</p>
<p>Was your interview an alumni interview or on-campus interview? I hope they don't ask me questions about socrates......sports would be a good topic though. No, really, as long as they don't talk socrates I'll be fine.</p>
<p>in my interview, we spent a good chunk of the time arguing about wal-mart from an economical standpoint, and he also asked me questions like "what is an education?" it was very interesting and entertaining! i don't think you need to prepare at all. it's just a conversation. the interviewer wants to see who YOu are, not who you can make yourself be with a little preparation.</p>
<p>I dressed really formally, but I don't think they really care.</p>
<p>And my interviewer and I complained about the AP system. It was pretty sweet. </p>
<p>You fill out a little card with your scores/ec's/interests on there. They interview you off of that, but often go on tangents. It's like having a regular conversation -- just be really relaxed and open, and you'll do fine.</p>
<p>Hmm...my interviewer, we discussed why I wanted to go to Chicago, and I mentioned Socrates Cafe, and then he sort of pushed me towards discussing ideas and asked me which books I'd read recently and it basically ended up with me discoursing on politics and morality for 35 minutes. The first part took up about 10.</p>
<p>i got in w/out an interview, so its not that important. dont sweat it.</p>
<p>Same, as above, I e-mailed the admissions office and they said </p>
<p>"You should not be concerned because interveiews are optional and not having one does not affect your chances of being admitted."</p>