The college interview offers you an opportunity for an
exchange of information with an admissions officer. For the
student, an interview offers a chance to highlight individual
strengths and interests and to gather additional information
about the college. For the admissions officer, it is a way to get
to know the student and add to the personal and academic
information that comprises an application file.
Preparing for an interview
Before the interview, you should review the literature about
the college and, on a notepad, jot down questions you'd like to
ask. (You should definitely ask some; questions about access to
facilities, activities, off-campus programs, housing—whatever is
important to you—are encouraged). The notepad will also come in
handy if you want to take some notes during the interview.
Bring along a copy of your school transcript and a brief
resume describing your activities. This will come in handy if you
are given an information sheet to fill out prior to your
meeting.