College Application & Admission

Asking the right questions in a private school interview can mean the difference between getting accepted and not. Here are some tips on preparing for your interview.

Get a list of possible interview questions to ask alumni. It gives you insights into what to expect and what to prepare for in your own journey.

You want to get ahead of college applications, but what questions should you ask to make the best impression and help increase acceptance rates?

• Paperwork & Preparing Copies • What's in Your Interview Bag? • Pen • Powerbank • Backup Cash • Waterbottle • Invitation Letter • Smile • Script with Talking Points • Bringing & Storing Originals

• Limbo Period & Wait Times • Getting Out of a Long Waitlist • Actual Intake Numbers & Statistics • Early, Regular vs Waitlist Decisions • Secrecy & Waitlist Updates

• The Takeaway Idea • Last Impression of Your Personality • Error-Free Conclusion • Structure and Tone Usage

• Personal Story • Future Plans • Family Motivation • Self Discovery • Quotes • Travelling • Love • Stress • History • Hobbies • Music & Arts • Academia

• Simple Words with Direct Meaning • Name-dropping Says Nothing • English or Engrish? • Write Short Sentences • Condense Your Essay • Your Introduction Should Impress • Conclusions Should Not Be Repeated • Passion Should Come Through • Go for Original Ideas • Use Non-Academic Ideas

• Attributes of A Leader • Examples • Informal Leaders • Self Leadership • Sharing Your Vision

• Outlining for College Essays • Assessment Criterion • Clarity • Opinion and Argument • Personality • Coherence • Authenticity • English Ability