The college application process is lengthy and time consuming. You begin by compiling documents and writing essays. If you are shortlisted, you move ahead to the interview round. It is often one of the most challenging steps in the entire process.
Do you want to attend a prestigious university but are unsure how to tackle the interview? The following list of frequently asked interview questions should help you prepare your responses:
Why are you interested in our college?
This question might be asked in a different way during your admissions interview, but it is sure to come up. The interviewers can assess your familiarity with the university and learn more about your motivations by asking you this question. Don’t merely comment on how lovely the location is or how the course “sounds terrific.” By addressing the department’s approach to your subject or whether it has particularly excellent facilities for the course, try to provide specific, considered reasons.
What made you choose your specific major?
The interviewers want to know that you are genuinely interested in your field and are pursuing it for the right reasons. Describe what initially intrigued you about the subject. Describe how the subject ties into your professional objectives or other aims.
What makes you different from other candidates?
This question is frequently asked during job interviews also, and the interviewer may ask for several different reasons sometimes. It is tempting to respond with a cliched but reliable statement like “I work hard.” Again, admissions officers are seeking a more deliberate response that is supported by instances. Mention your uncommon and useful traits that not everybody has. Talk about how you developed these traits.
How will you contribute to our college?
It can be easy to oversell yourself in response to this admissions interview question, but try to restrain yourself. Give specific instances to support your claims. You might cite extracurricular activities you participated in while in high school that demonstrated your support for the campus community, such as the debating society or event planning. A similar question might be posed at the conclusion of the interview to wrap everything up: “Why should we offer you a spot?” Mark down everything that makes you the best candidate for the course and the larger university community in this situation.
If you had to do something differently in high school, then what would you change and why?
This question asks you to reflect. The interviewer is trying to judge your ethics, morals, and sincerity. The college admissions committee wants to know about your likes and dislikes and how you react in specific situations. One straightforward way to approach this question is by mentioning the flaws in your work habits and mentioning how you are now selfaware of not willing to repeat the mistake.
Preparing for college interviews with Rostrum Education:
College interviews are one of the most intimidating parts of your college application process, and we at rostrum are here to help you. Spontaneity is the key to succeeding in your college interview by impressing your admission officers. However, not everybody is blessed with the skill, and the team of counselors at rostrum will help you prepare for challenging questions that you might come across during your interview process. We prepare you so that you are confident and firm when answering questions. Not only that, we also help you with the entire university application process, beginning from portfolio building to your visa. Contact us for a free counseling session today!
