<p>My son got this and is planning on doing it this weekend but he’s not the type to get stressed out over these sorts of things. He’s visited but didn’t do an interview since we were tight on time.</p>
<p>This online video thing is really annoying. I have done a ton of interviews for other schools and i actually like doing interviews and meeting admissions people–i have no problem talking to people. But having to sit in front of my computer and answer questions to my screen is kind of akward. Like if i say something awkward or do an awkward pause theres no redo’s and thats just what they’ll see of me. I feel like it is a kind of unfair and inaccurate way to get better insight on applicants. And i hate how we can’t see the questions first. the instructions on the website are also pretty ambiguous, so im scared to press next or click on stuff b/c i dont want to accidentally start my video and be unable to restart. </p>
<p>Has anyone done it yet? does anyone know what the questions are like?</p>
<p>I don’t think my son will do it either. He’s fine on a one-one-one interview and would be okay via Skype. This method just seems too awkward. I can certainly see the benefit to the colleges and would guess by the time my third child gets to this age in four years we’ll find it a normal process. From what I’ve read, the colleges can create the questions but a subset of them are randomly given to students so we can’t help each other prepare.</p>
<p>Son did it finally. You read the question and then answer. There is one practice and then the real deal. You are not allowed to edit the real one. You say the question and give the answer…just like a real interview. He thought is was kind of fun and different. As a parent all through your life in job interviews in meetings with your teachers, bosses, etc. you will be put on the spot. He said they were typical college interview type questions. As a parent to a student, i would say that the only way to get comfortable is to take advantages of these kinds of challenges.</p>
<p>Oh he just told me the amount of time to answer is short…he said some questions were around 30 seconds and you have to read the question first so really not painful…short and to the point…only time for one or two thoughts.</p>
<p>What were the questions ?</p>
<p>I wish I could remember exactly as he ended up showing me the video. They were really general interview type questions like “What will you contribute to the college community”, “why Bucknell”…honestly, there were no “curve ball” questions that I recall and only a very short time to answer…so short succinct answers work best and not to much time for “uhms” and “ahs.”</p>
<p>Are the practice questions the same as the questions he was given during the “real deal”?</p>
<p>Your son or daughter should be able to answer interview questions about him/herself alone without knowing the exact questions beforehand or else he/she wouldn’t be considering a college at the level of Bucknell</p>
<p>“I wish I could remember exactly as he ended up showing me the video. They were really general interview type questions like “What will you contribute to the college community”, “why Bucknell”…honestly, there were no “curve ball” questions that I recall”--------------------------as I recall when I applied to Bucknell in 2006 these same questions appeared on the application listed under “optional essay/s.” I answered every question in essay format because I really wanted to attend Bucknell. I think this holds true today for those apply, too. If you want to be considered for Bucknell I still believe the Admissions Office wants to see that desire articulated in some form. What do you want to bring to Bucknell to make the school a better place for everyone to attend? Bucknell wants students who “want Bucknell” and I know they want to have folks on campus who will be involved and engaged in all the school offers. That’s why I loved BU-for example, by joining the Random Acts of Kindness Club–I not only got to meet a lot of new people that I would not have met outside of the fraternity I eventually joined or the club sport that I played----it was a great club that did a lot of things for people like randomly placing quarters in clothes driers–or serving free hot chocolate and donuts at random times on campus when you would least expect it-during those very early chilly mornings of late winter/early spring–or sponsoring free umbrella stations for anyone to use around campus during rainy days. Participating in those activities added enrichment to my four years there–and it was fun-- and it had a lot to do with me getting even more involved in Pre-Med activities of care before I was accepted to medical school. Bucknell does not want to be anyone’s back up choice for school–Bucknell wants you there because you want Bucknell.</p>
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<p>It really doesn’t matter. The questions are easy. The time to answer short. If you’ve come through the process thus far: deciding to apply, completing the application, filling out the finaid forms etc., possibly even visiting, waiting for an RD decision long after many colleges you might have applied to have rendered their acceptances… then you “know” why you are applying. Don’t over think this.</p>
<p>Do you think it is too late to do this? My son was down with a norovirus and now is on a college visit. He will be back tomorrow.</p>
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<p>I don’t think that there is a deadline. Your son did sit on it for 2 weeks at least. Is that reasonable - probably? HE should do it soon.</p>
<p>Yes, he did sit on it, no denying it. Which is why I am always telling my kids not to procrastinate, if they put things off til the last minute something else will always come up.</p>
<p>It doesn’t take long ^^ less than half hour from opening the e-mail to setting up to going through the practice to the actual recording. Then submit and it’s done. My son was very busy the week the e-mail came and then we were gone for a weekend and I know he was waiting for a night when he didn’t have a ton of homework and no potential interruptions (from friends, etc.). I figured it was his decision although he told me he was going to go through the process when the e-mail arrived. </p>
<p>Scissors, I’d just tell your son if he’s going to do this he should do it soon, then let him be. I’ve discovered through 3 kids that if the kids are seriously interested in a college, they open the mail, read the letters, read the e-mails, ask you if you have the financial aid stuff done and basically do everything because they really want an acceptance. If they have random or not fully formed feelings they aren’t quite as engaged which may or may not have an basis in an acceptance and rejection, it’s just the way they act.</p>
<p>As of this very moment I am letting this go! I would have done it a week ago if he hadn’t kept telling me he was going to do it. Lips zipped :)</p>
<p>I saw somewhere on the likelive website thatthe deadline is February 28th. idr where exactly it said that but im positive thats what it said</p>
<p>Yeah i did mine in late February and there was a deadline i believe it was Feb. 28th or 29th</p>
<p>In the end, my son did do it, though it was kind of glitchy, it cut off one of his answers and then skipped the next question. Whatever, I guess he’ll find out tonight if it made a difference!</p>