I have an interview tomorrow at WashU, and this is my first college interview ever! I’m super nervous. Has anyone here done an interview? How was it and what kinds of questions did they ask?
You will most likely be interviewed by an upperclassmen student. Overall, it’s a pretty chill interview, but come prepared to answer the typical questions (why washu, what do you like to do, etc.). If you’re passionate about something, let it show in the most genuine way. I think part of the reason why WashU has its students interview is that students can really smell prospective students’ BS when it’s there.
You want to come off as enthusiastic about what you’ve accomplished, but not a braggart. Essentially be someone that they would want to have on campus, not only as a person who contributes academically, but socially and intellectually. Try to come off as the best version of yourself, someone that they would enjoy hanging out with.
Attire: Nice/Formal Casual (I interviewed with a polo, jeans, and adidas)
Good luck! Hope this helps!
I did an interview back in the fall, and out of all the interviews I did for colleges, it was by far the most laid-back. A very friendly sophomore at WashU interviewed me outside on the steps in front of the admissions office. She asked me very simple questions about what I liked about WashU, what I was hoping to study, my hobbies and interests, my favorite subjects in school, my volunteer work, etc. She also wasn’t taking notes on what I was saying, so I think they are just getting a general impression of you, not judging your specific answers. It felt more like a conversation than an interview, and it only lasted about 15 minutes.
I had an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the interview, so I would maybe have a few questions in mind to ask. Other than that, I don’t think you need to really prepare. I had already had several interviews for other colleges that asked much more specific and difficult questions (what is your spirit animal?, what is your Harry Potter patronus?, what is the greatest challenge you have overcome?, etc.) before I had mine at WashU, so I was super nervous as well and prepared answers to weird questions, but the WashU one was nothing like that! The questions were straightforward questions about yourself that do not require creativity or quick thinking- it should literally just be telling them about yourself if it is like mine was.
Best of luck!
Just had my alumni interview today and it was very casual. She asked me only 3 questions and the rest of the time she spent answering mine. Overall it was very helpful!
@fearnot what question did you have for them? Also idk a good way of telling them why Washu. Could you help me out with that.