I have an interview at a college with the director of admissions?

Question

i initially got denied, but i told them about my situation and they want to interview me now, GIVE ME SOME ADVICE... should i bring a resume, how do i make one/

Answer 1

This is good! This means they're prepared to revisit your app. To do a resume, the first step would be to sit down and make a list of the things that you've done during high school years, or even earlier if it really meant something to you. Sit down and brainstorm -- what did you do Freshman year? Did you join any clubs, hold any offices, play a sport, work at all, get any awards, travel somewhere interesting, deal with family issues, etc. Do this for each year, and write down EVERYTHING you can think of. Ask really close friends and family members if they remember anything you should add. You should have a long list of stuff in this draft. Then go through, and see what you can consolidate. 3 yrs of a sport, and winning a tournament as a sophomore...2 years of a club, in which you did did a great field trip....Then drop out the stuff that is really weak, or which you can't speak about enthusiastically. Put this list down and walk away from it. After you haven't looked at it for awhile, pick it up and look at it with harsh eyes. Does it look like a good picture of YOU, your interests and how you've grown, or does it look scattered or like you're really stretching to come up with something? If you don't like it, don't bring it. If you do like it, polish it up and bring it. If you're not sure, take it to your guidance office and ask them to assess it. Make sure it doesn't have any typos, which means that you do NOT rely on spell checker. Have it typed -- not handwritten -- on decent white or ivory colored paper. Your name and contact information should be on the top, either centered or on the right. If you have an application number, put that on it too. Try to limit it to no more than 2 pages.

Dress neatly. Be early. Shake hands (ask someone if your handshake is ok -- you don't want to be really weak or really strong). It's ok to wear clothes that are "you," as long as you clearly made an effort and are willing to be judged. It's a small thing, but make sure nails are clean and appropriate length.

Listen to questions, and don't babble. Try not to giggle nervously, whine or beg, although the admissions office has probably heard it all -- if it happens, don't worry too much.. Avoid saying that your teachers hated you or the cops were unjust which is likely to be heard differently than you think...The more mature you are in the interview, the better impression you'll make. Be prepared with some topics, just in case you need them. The number 1-2 questions should be why you believe you're a good fit for their school and why you should be reconsidered. You will be asked what additional information you want the admissions office to have that wasn't in your application. Be able to explain the things that are important to you about the school, besides the name or that Aunt Gertrude went there or that it's in a City with great concerts. What's special about the school that makes it an important choice for you?

If the interviewer asks you for a favorite book or movie, have something to talk about other than the OC or WOW. You may be asked why you are thinking about a particular major, or why you liked/didn't like a particular subject in high school. You might be asked whether you've thought about how you will pay for the school (unless it's need blind admissions) if no aid is granted. If grades were a weakness, explain why your H.S. grades aren't fully representative. Look her/him in the eye. Be friendly and enthusiastic, not like you're just going through the motions because your parents want you to go to this school. Don't bring your parents to the interview, by the way.

When it's over, shake hands and thank his/her for her time. Ask if there is any other information that he/she might want that would help to persuade them to admit you. It's ok to ask when you might hear if they've reconsidered your application.

Repeat that you really appreciate the interview and the chance to convince [School] to reconsider your application. Send a thank you note (again, check spelling personally). Make sure you spell the Admissions Officer's name correctly in the note. The thank you might mention how much you appreciated his/her interest again. Wait at least two weeks before calling.

And good luck!!! Don't worry if the interview is too short or too long, or you trip going into the office, or if the bus makes you late...just try your best. Stuff happens and it may not go perfectly. Just remember that the Admissions Director wants to give you a break or you wouldn't have been given an interview.

Answer 2

I'm assuming that your speaking of admissions to some form of school or training.
Directors of admissions only care about two things: 1) is this someone that is going to cause problems and make me waste my time kicking them out of here and 2) Is this person able to pay the bill if they are accepted.
My advice: have a resume if you think it is something that is solid. Shows longevity in past fields, shows committment to former employers. If you've bounced around a lot or could have some bad references that could be attached to some former employers, forget the resume.

Best advice in the world: Prepare for any question in the world and be specific in your answers. Look sharp and act confidently, with class! Wear a suit or shirt and tie, no jeans, nice black or brown shoes. And most importantly, before you walk in the door say to yourself in your mind, "I'm F***ing (insert your first and last name here)!" It gives you confidence. I swear it works.

Answer 3

Congrats! The interview gives you an opportunity to prove yourself worthy of their institution.

Absolutely do up a resumé. Outline your achievements, professional/academic/volunteer experiences, extra-curricular activities, etc. Bring examples of your finer work with you (a good paper that you wrote, a project that you got a good mark on, etc.). If you can get a reference letter from a teacher or an employer, bring that too.

Be honest. If they ask you why they should let you in, have a good answer. Draw on experiences, back it up with examples.

Good luck.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I think you should do a resume but DELETE YOUR MYSPACE/FACEBOOK/ECT.....they look at it and see what your really like and if they want you going to there school or not. Trust me dude it was even on the news!!

Answer 6

Just bring an envelope with about $500.


That should do the trick.

Answer 7

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