<p>I have a college admissions interview at University of Delaware on October 21st and I am so nervous! Delaware is my top choice and I have already sent in my early action application for their nursing program. What questions should I expect and how should I prepare? Has anyone else been interviewed for Delaware and have any advice?</p>
<p>My understanding is that an admission’s interview at UD, which is not required, tends to be congenial and informational in nature as compared to an admission’s staff member grilling you with questions to try and determine if you are a good candidate for acceptance. With this being said you obviously still want to present yourself as an individual who really wants to attend UD, and especially UD Nursing, and it would probably be helpful to make them aware that UD is your top choice. So you should be prepared to provide them with your reasons why you feel you would be a good “fit” with UD and UD Nursing. I’m sure you will be given an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about UD and UD Nursing but I suspect you will be referred to the Nursing Department for any detailed questions about the Nursing Program. So just try and relax and be yourself. </p>
<p>Just FYI UD does not really have an early action admission’s procedure. Their goal is to provide an applicant with a decision 8-12 weeks once a student’s application is totally complete. Last year was the first year that UD moved to this admission process and they seemed to have some difficulty in actually complying with this goal. Last year a few students heard the end of December but most students did not hear about their decision until late Feb. and early March (even though their applications were reportedly fully completed in October. Hopefully they will improve on this new process this year. I guess the point I am trying to make is that I would not necessarily take it as a bad sign if you don’t receive a decision right at the end of the 8-12 week time frame. Good luck. UD certainly has one of the best Nursing Programs on the East Coast, especially if you are planning on attending Nursing Grad School in the future (as it tends to be more academic in nature as compared to many other Nursing Programs). </p>