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Many universities offer students the chance to interview either before or after submitting their application. While this is often not a required piece of the application, the question is, if given the option, should you interview?
As long as the interview can be done virtually, the answer is typically yes! A strong interview can enhance your application and gives you the chance to add a more personal element to the admissions process. The reality of the matter is, if you’re applying to college right now, you likely don’t have grades from the last 3 months of your junior year; you might not have grades for the first 3 months of your senior year and you don’t have to submit standardized exams – you want to give the school every chance to get to know you as well as possible.
How can you ensure your interview leaves a positive impression? Here are five tips to help you prepare:
Approach your interview more like a discussion than an interrogation, listen to the interviewer and don’t be afraid to ask questions, too. Relax, take a deep breath, and remember to turn off your cell phone!