below are some common questions you will most likely encounter during an admissions interview. practice so you are able to answer each question easily and succinctly.

• tell me about your college selection process.
• what important factors shaped your search process?
• what major influences have affected your search?
• what attracts you to this college/university?
• what do you know about this college/university?
• what schools have you visited/what are your reactions?
• how will you make your college choice?
• tell me about your career goals.
• how would you describe your high school experience?
• tell me your senior schedule of courses.
• has school been challenging for you, or easy?
• what were your favorite courses? why?
• what were your least favorite courses? why?
• how much do you study on a daily basis? when do you study?
• what activities keep you busy outside of class?
  would you do anything differently?
• have you received any honors or special recognition?
• what activities do you plan to pursue in college?
• tell me about any unusual accomplishments or experiences.
• what books have you read recently and how did they influence you?
• what else should i know about you or your college search?

compiled by brian peterson, hamline university