THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ACE YOUR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION INTERVIEW

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#TakeOnYourFuture #itsALLINtheprep WhatIntro is a university admissions interview? What is the purpose of the interview? Interview Preparation Steps Interview Questions54321

Your university application interview is just around the corner and you're feeling nervous to answer some of the questions? Don't worry! That happens to a lot of students and it's normal. This is a simple guide for your university application interview, with this you'll get through any questions easily! 1 #TakeOnYourFuture #itsALLINtheprep

Admissions personnel may use interviews and auditions near the conclusion of the university application process to compare students who have a good likelihood of being offered spots on their courses. The length of the interview is varied between universities and departments, but you should know that the questions are based on the discussion with the course tutors. What is a admissionsuniversityinterview? #TakeOnYourFuture #itsALLINtheprep 2

#TakeOnYourFuture #itsALLINtheprep 3 To allow you to share information about yourself, beyond whatʼs listed on your transcript. What is the purpose of the interview? To share with your interviewer, what your goals are and the reasons why you want to attend this school.

#TakeOnYourFuture #itsALLINtheprep 4Interview Preparation Steps Study some examples of the questions asked in interviews. Read the sample answers, and try to shape your own Prepareanswer.some questions you may ask in interviews.

#TakeOnYourFuture #itsALLINtheprep 5 Interview Questions The admission officer will ask a lot of questions during the interview, but there are some questions that are so important that you canʼt afford to not answer them. Tell me about yourself! Why did you choose this major? Why did you choose this university? Here are some questions that you ABSOLUTELY be able to answer:

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Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to attend this university? Tell me about a challenge that you faced and how did you overcome that challenge? What interests you in the major that you are applying Whatfor? are your short-term and long-term goals? What do you think are your strengths and Howweaknesses?doyouthink you can contribute to our university Howcommunity?wouldyou describe yourself to someone who does not know you? How would your friend(s) describe you? What subject in high school do you find the most Whatchallenging?would you change if you were to be in high school all over again? Who is your role model and why? What is your favorite book and why? What did you do last summer? What did you learn from that experience? What do you do for fun?

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These questions are important because the university will want to know how you see yourself and your motivation to succeed. You need to show that you have already prepared and researched everything before you apply. It is also to find out whether you are a suitable candidate for the university. Check out the table below to find out how to answer the interview questions.

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2 Sample Answers Tell me about yourself: I grew up in Jakarta and have lived there my whole life. As my parents love to visit the US, Iʼve had the opportunity to visit New York a few times, and it has so much to offer, especially in terms of the literary scene. I love reading and writing, so Iʼm planning on majoring in English or journalism. Journalism seems like a good fit because Iʼm good at noticing the details and know how to dig deep. Iʼm proud of my ability to persevere and overcome challenges. This year I was having a hard time in math, but I met with the teacher outside of class and committed to studying for two hours a day, and ended up with an A in the class. Iʼm also really passionate about my interests, especially writing and foreign languages. Thatʼs why Iʼm a columnist for my school newspaper and the president of the Spanish club. I also tutor English and Spanish at an after-school program in Jakarta. Iʼd love to attend NYU because it has such strong English and journalism programs. Iʼm also interested in foreign languages, and I hear NYU has an amazing study abroad program. Plus, as I mentioned earlier, New York is such an amazing city, especially for an aspiring writer.

Why do you want to attend this university?

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The most unique trait of Northwestern University is its focus on undergraduate research. I am very interested in biology and chemistry; I just love working in laboratories. In my schoolʼs chemistry lab in Jakarta, we were often confronted with a problem that we had to solve in groups.

Such problems could be as easy as distinguishing water from ethanol, or as complex as building a hydrogen fuel cell. From these experiences, I found that I could see myself working in a laboratory and enjoying myself. A further very good quality of Northwestern University with its great reputation. I seek a good education and definitely appreciate it. If I went to a second-rank college I would be better off studying in nearby Singapore. The last point is the location: itʼs just great; right next to the lake, in the nice and cozy town of Evanston.

Tell me about a challenge that you faced and how did you overcome that challenge?

When I was a young, awkward teen, I considered myself to be a shy person, especially around boys. Because of this, my experiences at a coed middle school intimidated me somewhat. So, for the past five years, I have attended an all-girls school, which has helped me to become a stronger person. I have overcome my shyness and insecurities and developed much more confidence.

You have the advantages of a small town, such as lots of greenery and a quiet environment, and yet Chicago is very close and accessible.

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In high school, I joined Peer Support. It is a high school-sponsored program through which juniors and seniors are selected to work with eighth-graders. Here, I learned how to listen effectively to and become mentors for the younger students. Somehow I saw myself in these kids and learned that a lot of people actually share my problem.

9 #TakeOnYourFuture #itsALLINtheprep I had the urge to get them out of their shells, and surprisingly I helped myself got out of mine at the same time. I love this work. Knowing that I was never alone and working in teamwork wonders for me. Perhaps the person I am today is compensation for who I was years ago. That awkward twelve-year-old, however, is no more. Now I want to show the world what I can do. Communication has become my passion. It will be my future. 3 Sample Questions You Can Ask The student body, specific organizations, or program that you are interested in (make it relevant to your Howapplication).theuniversity helps the students with career planning, internships, academic research, and future job Whatplacements.didyoulike/dislike about the university? How does your experience help shape you into who you are today? How would you describe your experiences at the Whatuniversity?arethe things that I should not miss in the university if I managed to get in?

10 Hopefully, that has helped you to prepare for your university application interview. Studying in a different country can be really exciting, and itʼs a unique opportunity to make friends with people from different home countries. Relax, believe in yourself, and prepare your questions for the interviewer. Good luck! Now that you are well-trained for your interview, make it perfect with ALL-in! #TakeOnYourFuture #itsALLINtheprep

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