Let the hand shaking begin! Alumni interviews are in full swing. I have one client that has two just this week. USNews published a great article, 9 Tips for Mastering Alumni Interviews which provides some great advice from Alumni who have been conducting interviews for some very competitive colleges.
As the article states, this is your chance to show the school information about you beyond you application. Don’t be afraid to elaborate on something that you are proud of.
My favorite tip? Don’t forget to thank the person for their time. It is so important to acknowledge that the person interviewing you is a volunteer. They are doing this because they love where they went to college. Be sure to say “thank you” during the interview and follow up with a hand written note.
Katherine Price
Educational Consultant
Alumni Interview Tips
Jared Hobson
Jared serves as President of Great College Advice, where he sets strategic direction for the firm as well as being involved in sales & marketing and college consulting. Jared has an MBA from Cornell University, where he served on its Student Admissions Committee. His consulting philosophy emphasizes personalized attention to help identify the right college fit for each student.
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