College Interview Questions

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to come up with a list of possible questions to help my DD think about her interviews in advance. things like what's your favorite class and why, why ABC college, what do you like to do after school and why, etc. What do you think are some great questions?

[Anonymous]

Why this school?

[Anonymous]

How will you contribute to campus life?
Describe an obstacle you’ve overcome.
What are you reading now?

[Anonymous]

You mean an alumni interview?

[Anonymous]

Step back, helicopter mom!

[Anonymous]

I interviewed kids as an alum from a top three Ivy. If your kid doesn’t have the initiative or interest to answer these Qs, then he/she/they maybe don’t belong. Initiative is important. Can’t speak for other schools but FYI from my own window.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I interviewed kids as an alum from a top three Ivy. If your kid doesn’t have the initiative or interest to answer these Qs, then he/she/they maybe don’t belong. Initiative is important. Can’t speak for other schools but FYI from my own window.

Wtf?!? I just want to tell her some of the types of questions to think about in advance like probably every other person is doing. My kid has plenty of initiative and desire to answer questions. Have you literally never thought about it an interview beforehand in your life? You suck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Step back, helicopter mom!

I’ll stay right where I am and you can keep not giving your kid any guidance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I interviewed kids as an alum from a top three Ivy. If your kid doesn’t have the initiative or interest to answer these Qs, then he/she/they maybe don’t belong. Initiative is important. Can’t speak for other schools but FYI from my own window.

I’m also an interviewer and these kids are super busy. Who cares if it’s mom or the college counselor giving them tips? It’s up to the kid to deliver the answers. But I will say, I can sometimes see through a prepped kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I interviewed kids as an alum from a top three Ivy. If your kid doesn’t have the initiative or interest to answer these Qs, then he/she/they maybe don’t belong. Initiative is important. Can’t speak for other schools but FYI from my own window.

An Ivy League alumni interviewer is the equivalent of a high school football star. Nobody cares what you think anymore. You're past your peak.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Step back, helicopter mom!

I’ll stay right where I am and you can keep not giving your kid any guidance.

My kids didn't need mommy's help.

[Anonymous]

I also interview adults professionally. Everyone can use help. It’s a life skill learning how to prepare for an interview. Teach your kids, college or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Step back, helicopter mom!

I’ll stay right where I am and you can keep not giving your kid any guidance.

My kids didn't need mommy's help.

Yes, they really did.

[Anonymous]

Tell me about yourself.

Why did you choose this university?

Where do you see yourself after you graduate?


Tell your kid to make sure to ask the alumni interviewer questions and act interested when they start singing down memory lane.

[Anonymous]

What do you like to do for fun?


I echo the above about your DD asking the interviewer questions about himself/herself and her experience at college. And practice with your DD how to hold eye contact and look interested.