Get Help with Interview Practice

Many competitive college programs and large scholarships require an interview within the application process. 

IF THE PROGRAM OFFERS AN "OPTIONAL" INTERVIEW... DO IT!

Here is a College Interview Guide Links to an external site. to get you started.

Did you know that your GT facilitator, Mrs Stamp, can set up a Mock Interview for you to hone your skills?

 

Here are some examples of actual Interview Questions to help you prepare:

• Passion is a great motivator to do amazing things. What are you passionate about?
• Why are you passionate about attending this school?
• What do you hope to achieve with the education you receive from this school?
• What will you contribute to this school’s community?
• How did your high school coursework prepare you for the program you are applying to at this college?
• How do the extracurricular activities in which you participated speak to your character, goals, and ambition?
• Describe an example that illustrates your work ethic.
• Describe an example of what have you done to authentically serve your community?
• What is your proudest achievement so far?
• Talk about a person who has influenced you in a positive way.
• How do you choose your friends?
• Describe a situation in which you had to overcome adversity.
• What are three words that best describe you?
• What is one other thing you would very much like us to know about you?
• Do you have any questions for us? (ALWAYS, ALWAYS HAVE A COUPLE OF VERY EDUCATED QUESTIONS FOR THEM THAT WILL ALLOW  TO SHOWCASE WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THEM, AND WHAT YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR PROGRAM!)