College Interview Tips to Share With Your High School Senior

Below are a few questions that your teen can ask and questions they can be expected to be asked during their college interview. Give this to them!

QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING IN AN INTERVIEW

• What is the average class-size (especially in my field of study?) And how does it change from freshman to upper-class years?

• What are the internship opportunities?

• What happens here on weekends?

• How about current campus issues?

• What do students like best about this school?

• What do they complain about?

• What kind of student is most successful here? What kind is not?

SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

• How did you learn about ____________ college?

• What are you looking for in a college and/or what brings you this one?

• Are your grades a good indication or your ability? If not, why?

• What classes have you enjoyed most in high school?

• What do you want college to do for you?

• How do you see yourself in ten years?

• Do you have a major in mind? What interests you about it?

• What books have you found enjoyable but challenging?

• What do you do in your spare time (outside of class)? Why do you do those things?

• What things do you do well?

• What have you done in your life that you are particularly proud of?

• How would you describe yourself? How would teachers describe you? How would your best friend describe you?

• What sets you apart as an individual at your school?

• Whom do you admire most in the world? Why?

• What will you contribute to this college?