Interview Checklist
For Before, During, and After
Print out this checklist to make sure you are absolutely, positively ready for the interview.
| Before | |
| Make an interview appointment at a college in which I'm interested. | |
| Mark the date and time on my calendar or datebook. | |
| Learn what type of interview to expect—such as a student interview vs. an alumni interview. | |
| Research the college by reading its brochure and course catalog and visiting its website. | |
| Make notes about why I want to attend this college. | |
| Try several practice interviews where I've taken turns being the interviewer and interviewee. | |
| Review the questions an interviewer might ask and think about what my answers will be. | |
| Prepare questions to ask the interviewer. | |
| Get directions to the college's campus and admissions office. | |
| Choose an appropriate interview outfit. | |
| Gather any documents I might need, such as my test scores and high school transcript. | |
| During | |
| Be outgoing, confident, and honest. | |
| Discuss my academic background and high school. | |
| Discuss my life outside of the classroom, including activities, community service, and hobbies. | |
| Stay calm with techniques such as deep breathing. | |
| After | |
| Make notes about the conversation, for thank-you note material or future reference. | |
| Pick up financial aid forms. | |
| Take any business cards that are offered, for contact information. | |
| Schedule a campus tour (if you didn't tour before the interview). | |
| Ask if I can sit in on a class. | |
| Follow up with a thank-you note to the interviewer and refer to something we discussed. | |
