Let’s discuss college interviews. You might be completely calm or feeling anxious with shaky hands just thinking about them. Regardless of how you feel, these five tips will ensure you perform your best. 

But first… 

Reflect on this statement made by Jeremy Gregg, who has spoken at TEDx three times: “It’s crucial to understand that everyone hopes for your success. No one wishes for a presenter to stumble, and no one wants an interviewee to flop. There’s no need to be afraid of the person interviewing you.” 

Thats True.  

The team at  Socjournal shares this perspective. We seldom call them “interviews”; instead, we like to refer to them as “casual conversations,” and you have the option to arrange one on your own. The goal is to learn about you, and we recognize that you want to learn about them as well. You’re also asking them questions! It definitely feels less daunting that way, doesn’t it? 

With that being stated, here are five tips for you. 

Come up with questions about the college

If you genuinely care about a school, it’s important to have questions—whether significant or minor. However, it’s easy to lose track of what you want to inquire about, so be sure to write your questions down, perhaps as part of a write paper for me an exercise to organize your thoughts, and take them with you. We can assure you that admissions counselors enjoy discussing their college!

Enthusiastically express your passion for the things you love 

Do you cherish the longstanding traditions of the school? Do you appreciate having certain teachers there? Are you pleased that intramural sports have gained just as much popularity as the Division 1 teams? Share your thoughts! Admissions counselors are eager to learn about what you enjoy at their institution and how enthusiastic you become when discussing it.

Leave your phone alone  

Many individuals find it hard to believe that we’ve experienced interviews where the candidate casually checked their phone during the discussion. But it truly does happen, and it’s a major annoyance for admissions counselors. If you’re anticipating an important call, inform your interviewer in advance. Otherwise, make sure your phone is on silent and out of sight.

Be nice to everyone

When you’re at the admissions office, it includes the receptionist, fellow students, and staff members coming and going. In a restaurant setting, it involves the server, the hostess, and everyone else you interact with. You can never tell who might be asked to comment on your interview behavior or which encounters your interviewer might witness. Being kind is always beneficial! (And a firm handshake counts for a lot, too.)

Make sure to reach out to your interviewer afterward

During your job search in a few years, you’ll frequently hear that sending a thank you card is always a good idea. Take the time to send a handwritten note expressing your gratitude to your interviewer, mentioning something from your conversation. An email informing us that a thank you note is on its way is also acceptable. After that, relax knowing you did your best.