College Interviews

Download or read book College Interviews written by Richard Montauk and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows you, step-by-step, how to ace your interviews More than 1,000 colleges interview some or all of their applicants. These interviews affect admissions decisions more than ever before &mdash since the other pieces of the application are not as informative as they once were. Inflated high school grades, the elimination of class ranks in many high schools, and the decreased use of SAT and ACT scores all make it harder to determine the strength of an application. Don't miss the opportunity to improve your admissions chances. Interviewing can help: * Humanize you and your application * Demonstrate your keen interest in a college * Show how you'll contribute in class and on campus * Make clear your resilience and grit * Resolve any issues in your application Nothing in your interview will surprise you: * See the actual instructions Harvard and other schools give to their interviewers * Anticipate what questions you'll be asked * Understand interview pacing, flow and focus You'll learn how to: * Make the most of practice interviews * Handle every type of question * Tell your most important stories * Optimize your appearance and behavior This book includes in-depth chapters on: * Merit scholarship programs, including their "interview weekends" * Business, engineering, and nursing programs * UK universities, inc. Oxford & Cambridge Special features: * Detailed advice regarding telephone, Zoom, and recorded video interviews * The proper role of parents &mdash before, during, and after interviews * How to handle a flubbed interview