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Question #1: Tell Me About YourselfThis isn’t even actually a question, but it’s something you may be asked to do in an interview. Because it’s so general, you may not know where to begin.Why theyre asking: Colleges are asking you to do this because they really do want to know more about you. Thats one of the primary purposes of the interview.What theyre looking for: Paint a unique portrait of who you are to separate yourself from the other applicants. You should attempt to avoid cliches or descriptions that would be too common. Don’t just say you’re hard-working. How to prepare: Rehearse answering this question. Talk about your passions, hobbies, and interests. You can discuss what inspires you or what your friends like about you. Be specific. Again, you want to make yourself memorable.Question #2: Why Are You Interested in This College?Why theyre asking: This is an important question and one you should definitely prepare for because colleges want to see that you’re taking the application process seriously and have a legitimate interest in attending their school. What theyre looking for: Talk about your interest in a major or academic program, the cultural values of the school, or extracurricular activities that drew you to the college. Again, be thorough and specific. Don’t talk about prestige, rankings, or say that you just want to go there because it’s close to home. That doesn’t show genuine interest in that specific college.How to prepare: To answer this question well, you should do extensive college research before the interview. You should be able to cite specifics in answering this question. Follow the same advice as if you were writing the answer to this question for your application essay.Question #3: Why Do You Want to Major in_____?If you indicate that you want to major in a certain subject, you may be asked why you’re interested in that field.Question #4: What Are Your Academic Strengths?Why theyre asking: In an effort to get to k