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What kind of questions can I expect on a college interview?

Hi! I have an interview with Northwestern in a few days. I've never had a college interview before, so I'm not really sure what to expect. How should I prepare? What questions should I expect, especially from Northwestern? And how much does this factor into my application?

Thanks!

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4 years ago

Hi there! I have not personally done an interview for Northwestern, but you may be able to dig some information up online. Typically with college interviews, they are just an additional portion of your essay, and can be thought about as an "extra" letter of recommendation from your interviewer! A good interview can certainly help you get in but a weak one won't hurt you too, too much.

https://admissions.northwestern.edu/apply/admission-interviews.html

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4 years ago

WHy do you want to go to Northwestern?

Tell me about yourself.

What do you do for fun?

What are your academic interests?

What is your favorite class?

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4 years ago

i would definitely recommened reading the "interview" artical on this wesite

https://www.collegeessayguy.com/about

good luck !

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7 months ago[edited]

Hello, I have an interview with Northwestern next Monday. I've never had a college interview before. And I saw your post , and I thought to myself you could help me learn about what to expect. Since it's been 3y . So I really really need to know what I should do in the interview.

Thanks!!

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4 years ago

My parents told me parts of what they could ask for I am not in college yet, but I can give you on what I know. For a college interview, of course you would need your high school report card or diploma from your high school (proving that you pass and have more trust in what you would like to learn) they could ask about it and to know what your expectation is.

Check out this website I found for possible interview questions for northwestern.

https://www.northwestern.edu/careers/jobs-internships/interviewing/common-interview-questions.html

I hope this helped and good luck on your interview! =)

Sorry if this did not help...

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