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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I believe these interviews do no typically influence admissions very much.  She should just be her wonderful self as best as she can be and try not to worry too much.[/quote]

As a former alumni interviewer (15+ years) I agree. I think they just want alumni to feel connected and maybe root out the occasional weirdo.

My advice, for what it's worth, is approach it as a conversation. Be prepared to talk ("tell me about yourself" is a pretty popular question) as well as to ask questions. Open-ended questions -- what did you enjoy about your time at GU; what do you think are the school's strengths; is there anything I should keep an eye out for when I visit; that sort of thing.

As far as what to order: order something. If she needs a moment to think about a question, take a sip of water to buy some time. Drinking water also helps calm anxiety.

Run through some sample questions with her if she's truly nervous - how did you become interested in Georgetown? Why did you pick this school (SFS, Business, etc)? What have been your favorite classes? What are your strengths/weaknesses? She'll be fine.

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