Do you find yourself tongue-tied when you meet a college admissions representative? Does the prospect of a college interview scare you? If you said yes, you're not alone. For some people, that first introduction or one-on-one conversation is a bit daunting. But over the course of your life, you will most likely find yourself in some sort of situation that requires you to introduce yourself, start a conversation with a total stranger, or sit for an interview. And you want to be prepared.
Seniors - do you remember the concept of the "elevator speech?" That's the idea of having a prepared 30-45 second introduction so that if you do find yourself with the opportunity to talk to an admissions counselor, you know what you want to say. Think about it. You only have a minute, so what do you want that person to know or think about you. What are two or three things you want the rep to remember about you?
Now let's say you have to sit down for an interview. What questions might you have to answer? This career advice is not a bad place to begin. I can easily see a college interviewer asking you what you enjoy (perhaps academically) or do for fun (extracurricular). You might also be asked what challenges you have faced and how did you handle them. Most interviewers really just want to know about you - what your dreams and aspirations are, what talents and interests you have - and colleges want to know how you're going to fit into their community or what contributions you are going to make. Thinking about it ahead of time will help you feel less stressed, and the more you practice, the less daunted you will be.
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