Interviews

A personal interview allows a student to meet directly with a university official or representative of the university or scholarship committee. Preparation is the single most important factor in successful interviews. Your preparation should involve 2 primary components: Knowing Yourself and Knowing the University (or program, job, scholarship, etc.).

Know yourself:

• Skills & Abilities | things you do well

• Personality Tendencies | things that set you apart from other candidates

• Values, Dreams & Passions | things you like

Be prepared to answer the following questions in an interview:

• Tell me a little more about yourself.

• What are 3 of your strengths?

• What are your short-term and long-term goals?