More Than a Test Score

Here are my final tips for your college interview. Before getting to them, I've been asked when it is advantageous to schedule an interview. This is a personal decision based on your comfort level. If you'd be comfortable in the interview setting, and you think it could advance your chances of getting in, by all means try and set one up. When I was applying to college, I set up interviews at each school that I visited figuring I'd maximize my time. I find interviews fun, challenging, and a great opportunity to share more about myself. If you think it would stress you out and negatively color your day at a college, don't have one.

If you're leaning towards wanting an interview, schedule it well in advance. Interview slots get snatched up quickly so you'll want to be on the ball with this. Ok, now for my last two tips….

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Here are a few more tips to think about if you have an upcoming interview.

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Over the years, I’ve interviewed hundreds of prospective high school students for college admission. It was one of my favorite parts of the job. From that experience, I can give you all a heads up about what students do that works, what doesn’t work, and what is going on in the minds of interviewers. 

Remember, though, that interviews are not required. If you are able to schedule one, great – if not, don't worry about it. Or, if you're able to schedule one….but the idea of sitting in an interview makes your mouth go dry, your body break out in hives, and your sweat glands go into overdrive, don't put yourself through it.

Here are some tips….

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This summer the Zinch ninjas (the get-to-know-college people) have been anxiously engaged in contacting every single college that the students have shouted out to. We launched for colleges just over a month ago, and the response has been terrific. Why wouldn’t it be, right? Students put their heart and soul into their profiles and colleges can peek into the essence of what makes you… you!

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