Are you ready for your College Interview?

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Ace Your College Interview!

Prepare yourself for the college interview process with our thought-provoking quiz! This quiz is designed to help you reflect on your experiences, aspirations, and readiness for higher education interviews.

Discover key insights about your interview approach
Identify strengths and areas for improvement
Gain confidence in expressing your unique story

8 Questions2 MinutesCreated by FocusedStudent247

How would you describe yourself?

A model student, straight As, 1500+ on SAT..

A senior in high-school

An innovator, once I...

Why are you applying to this college?

It's ranked well according to Forbes

I visited campus and really liked talking to the people there

The values of this college align with my personal values

I became really excited at the prospect of taking [this course] and talking to [this teacher]

I like the weather there

It's close to home

What leadership experiences do you have?

I was not very involved in my clubs

I led a few key projects, here's what I learnt..

While I was not officially a leader, I contributed key ideas to projects that lead to...

Give me an elevator pitch for an idea that will benefit humanity

No right answer, have a think about this to practice!

What major are you applying for? What interests you about it?

It was suggested to me by my teacher

I learnt about it during a summer course and became more curious so I carried out independent research in the field

It all started when I did.. [specific experience that had a large impact on you]

I like learning about this in school

How do you feel about [current issue]?

I feel quite sad

My perspective on it has changed overtime as I heard about it from different news agencies

I'm not exactly sure where I stand, but I do know that the most important aspect to focus on is...

I don't feel like I have enough information to form an opinion

What would you have done differently in high-school?

I don't really have any regrets

I think I could've focused more on my studies

I would've joined the [sport] team. While I had some team experience in other areas, this would've benefitted me

Taken the opportunity to join [project]

Gotten into [area of interest] earlier - I have too many ideas now and too little time

Do you have any questions for me? (The interviewer)

No, thank you for your time.

Yes, what degree did you have from this university?

What is the university mascot?

How did you feel like this college helped you transition from school to the workplace?

*pulls out list of 12+ questions*

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