Question: In a little less than 2 weeks I have a meeting at my first choice college: Le Moyne in Ny…my mother has told me I will be meeting with a particular woman who supervises the region where I live… that means she comes to schools down here to talk with potential students and stuff like that…after this meeting at the college, she and I will meet again towards the end of Sept.-early Oct. at my school…this time I will also get a student tour…what types of questions should I ask???? how should I dress???? I’m so nervous, I don’t want to blow it! I could graduate this coming June at 17 if I really worked my butt of(I have had truancy issues through out high school) but instead I extended myself till Jan. 2002, so I may get more credits and show more consistency in attendance…do you think this will show a school I’m ready to commit? and should I bring up my past truancy issues and my plan to resolve them with this lady? Sorry for all the questions, but I am very confused! Thank You :)

Answer: First, I would relax. The interview is the least important aspect of the college admissions process. Unless you get in a fight, it’s pretty hard to sink your ship. You should anticipate that you will be asked some basic questions such as: 1. Why do you want to come to this school? [know this answer! If you don't, then this shouldn't be your first choice] 2. What would you like to know about this college? 3. What has been important to you in high school or what is your favorite subject? 4. What did you do this summer or what are your hobbies?

You should have some questions to ask also. Here are some to consider, but ask about things that would help you make your decision to attend. 1. What are your best departments? 2. What is the size of an average freshman class.

Don’t answer with just “yes” or “no’s”. You don’t want to make the interviewer work. Dress neatly, but it is not necessary to wear formal attire. Regarding the truancy issue, if it doesn’t come up (which it won’t since this person will not have your application in hand), I wouldn’t mention it. You should address it in your application–probably in your essay. Since the essay is your opportunity to explain what makes you tick, you should explain how you have matured and the steps you have taken to rectify the immaturity.

Good luck and enjoy meeting a college rep. who will be eager to learn about you.

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