Thanks for the tips! My interview got moved a day back because my meeting location got burned down on Monday (what are the odds right) and this has just put even more stress on my prep. This video helped so much! :)
this has honestly been so helpful! i have a Zoom interview with a Georgetown alumnus tomorrow, and while I’m obviously nervous, I’m also really excited! this helped reassure me and offered new pointers that I hadn’t thought about before. I hope my interviewer is similar to you- you seem like an interesting person to talk to! thanks :)
Nicely done, John. I think you've given students good advice. I've been an interviewer for another Ivy League school for 7 years now and I look for many of the same things you do.
Thank you so much! I have my interview for Yale tomorrow and I'm more excited to meet an alumni and talk about Yale than nervous, but I am worried that because I have thought about the interview and possible questions so much - I may come across as robotic or scripted even if I am not. How in depth should I go when answering the questions?
I feel that non-traditional adult students who have thrived in the real world can do very well in these types of interviews. Yale Law School is a dream of mine !!!!!!!! :)
Excellent effort John! I get the impression that you've got the potential to make some seriously excellent college admission advice related videos in case that helps for future reference. Thanks man! Raza =)
I’m currently a high school junior and I’ve always wondered if touching on religion in college interviews and even in college applications is a bad approach? I’ve been wondering lately because for me, my faith is something that has shaped me and made me the kind of person I am today. I’ve wanted to talk about my journey as a violinist and a solo singer at my church’s choir because it’s a big part of my life and feel like my college application/interview would be incomplete without. Regardless, I want to make sure if it’s safe to talk about it or if it’s best that I don’t- just for the near future when I start going through this process.
Yes! Colleges want to hear everything that is very important to you. The interviewers aren’t there to agree with you, want want to know that you are passionate about something, regardless of what that is.
A 17 year old is supposed to challenge an adult in a college interview?!? This whole thing makes me crazy.. the expectations of a 17 year old who barely knows themselves or could be shy or hasn’t been coached ($$) for an interview. Kids, don’t believe that the Ivy League etc is the only path to success. Find a school that respects and encourages your natural maturity through mistakes and time.
Hi John, thanks for the video this is really helpful! When the interviewer asks “do you have any questions for us”, what’s the best answer you’ve seen? (Or, what’s the general direction it should go and what are the red flags) Thank you so much!!
The cat is so great :) Do you have any advice for EWSP interviewees? Also due to the Pandemic, my interview will be via zoom...any advice on that? Thanks for creating this video!
I have an interview really soon, and I know that in interviews at the end sometimes interviewers will ask if they have any questions. Are they asking about if we have questions about the university, them personally, or anything in particular?
Since all interviews are by video now (2021) and not based on whether there is an alum near you, how do they decide who gets an interview? It doesn’t seem fair that some get interviews and some don’t, since it can hurt or help your chances. Some top schools have done away with interviews for this reason. If they offered interviews for a possible group that they were thinking of accepting, that would be more fair, I think.
aaaaaa my interviewer asked me my most meaningful activity (or something like that) and I literally just forgot all of the activities i've participated in
I have an alumni interview next week for Stanford. And on Stanford's website they say that we shouldnt bring our transcripts or résumés to the interview. But do you prefer your interviewees to bring their résumés with them ?
I don't know when my interview gonna be, probably next January. But I'm wondering if the interview for undergrad and grad will be the same or is there any differences?
This guy sounds like a self-serving jerk. "I don't have a list of the student's activities or academics... but I ask for their resume in advance. I start by asking them about an activity we have in common..." :(
The cat really stole your show
Thanks for the tips! My interview got moved a day back because my meeting location got burned down on Monday (what are the odds right) and this has just put even more stress on my prep. This video helped so much! :)
He looks exactly like a Yale interviewer lol😂
Interview in 2 hours but now I’m looking forward to it thanks!
Interview went very well, Thanks for all the tips (I watched the ted talk before and it also made me more confident)
hey did you get in
this has honestly been so helpful! i have a Zoom interview with a Georgetown alumnus tomorrow, and while I’m obviously nervous, I’m also really excited! this helped reassure me and offered new pointers that I hadn’t thought about before. I hope my interviewer is similar to you- you seem like an interesting person to talk to! thanks :)
Nicely done, John. I think you've given students good advice. I've been an interviewer for another Ivy League school for 7 years now and I look for many of the same things you do.
How does it feel maintaining one of the most structurally unequal education systems in the history of time?
@@lightstays somebody got rejected from princeton lol
Thanks for the tips! I have an interview next Tuesday hopefully I won't word vomit like I normally do under pressure
My Yale interview is tomorrow - this was really helpful! Going to approach it as a conversation rather than something scary.
congrats! how did it go? my Georgetown interview is tomorrow!
As an interviewer, I found this helpful both for interviewers and applicants.
Thank you so much! I have my interview for Yale tomorrow and I'm more excited to meet an alumni and talk about Yale than nervous, but I am worried that because I have thought about the interview and possible questions so much - I may come across as robotic or scripted even if I am not. How in depth should I go when answering the questions?
THANK YOU SO MUCH this was extremely helpful!!
Much appreciated! I have a Upenn interview on Friday!
I feel that non-traditional adult students who have thrived in the real world can do very well in these types of interviews. Yale Law School is a dream of mine !!!!!!!! :)
Excellent effort John! I get the impression that you've got the potential to make some seriously excellent college admission advice related videos in case that helps for future reference. Thanks man! Raza =)
P.S. I don't want to jinx things or anything but I hope that you and your hopeful soulmate stay strong so to speak! I'm proud of you John man! Raza =)
I’m currently a high school junior and I’ve always wondered if touching on religion in college interviews and even in college applications is a bad approach? I’ve been wondering lately because for me, my faith is something that has shaped me and made me the kind of person I am today. I’ve wanted to talk about my journey as a violinist and a solo singer at my church’s choir because it’s a big part of my life and feel like my college application/interview would be incomplete without. Regardless, I want to make sure if it’s safe to talk about it or if it’s best that I don’t- just for the near future when I start going through this process.
Yes! Colleges want to hear everything that is very important to you. The interviewers aren’t there to agree with you, want want to know that you are passionate about something, regardless of what that is.
A 17 year old is supposed to challenge an adult in a college interview?!? This whole thing makes me crazy.. the expectations of a 17 year old who barely knows themselves or could be shy or hasn’t been coached ($$) for an interview. Kids, don’t believe that the Ivy League etc is the only path to success. Find a school that respects and encourages your natural maturity through mistakes and time.
That's why it's called the ivy league
Yes, a regular teen would struggle in such a setting
But they don't care about regular teens
Hi John, thanks for the video this is really helpful! When the interviewer asks “do you have any questions for us”, what’s the best answer you’ve seen? (Or, what’s the general direction it should go and what are the red flags)
Thank you so much!!
My interview is Monday! I'm so nervous!!! This interview will change my entire life!!!
@@thatdiycouple5513 thank you for your words!! I'm gonna do my best!
@@jadem2406 did you get in
Lord of the flies was my favorite book in highschool
Hey, I'm a sophomore in H.S. applying for college classes with Gatton Academy part of WKU and this very helpful. Thanks.
Good luck!
watching this 20 minutes before my yale interview, thank you!
Welp glad I found this lol. I have a Yale interview on Thursday
Thanks for this! I have my UPenn interview in a few days!
The cat is so great :) Do you have any advice for EWSP interviewees? Also due to the Pandemic, my interview will be via zoom...any advice on that? Thanks for creating this video!
watching this b/c I just got an email from a Yale interviewer😳
nervous for my princeton interview tomorrow. this really helped!
Me too lol
Did u get in?
@@zapflamelit111 i got deferred :/
Thanks for the tips! My interview with Harvard went quite well thanks to them. Nice cat by the way.
Thanks for the vid! I have an interview with a Yale grad who is currently in med school next week, do you have any advice for younger interviewers?
watching this hours before mine :")
Very helpful, thank you so much!
I have an interview really soon, and I know that in interviews at the end sometimes interviewers will ask if they have any questions. Are they asking about if we have questions about the university, them personally, or anything in particular?
Thank you sir provide me good tips to how can i give my interview.
Thank you for the great video!! Very helpful.
thanks for the tips! my interview for rice is tomorrow and i'm really nervous, haha
@@thatdiycouple5513 oh, okay! i'll check it out
@@evelynpan8348 hi! I am going to ED to rice this November, howd your application go last year?
Since all interviews are by video now (2021) and not based on whether there is an alum near you, how do they decide who gets an interview? It doesn’t seem fair that some get interviews and some don’t, since it can hurt or help your chances. Some top schools have done away with interviews for this reason. If they offered interviews for a possible group that they were thinking of accepting, that would be more fair, I think.
aaaaaa my interviewer asked me my most meaningful activity (or something like that) and I literally just forgot all of the activities i've participated in
Got my interview on Monday 13th January, so next week 😬😧 sooo nervous
How was it?
How did it go?
what do recommend the student wear to the interview?
Thanks alot sire....how long does the interview takes?
How do you recommend bringing up a topic you want to talk about to the interviewer without explicitly saying it?
For the college essays, how many do you review per person? Like is it only one, or per application/prompt.
This video was very helpful!! Thanks :)
Thank you for the video!
Are you doing the raffle for this years application ?? If so can you please let me know?
Thank you! Do colleges usually give interviewers set questions or do interviewers come up with their own?
This video was very helpful for my interview tomorrow! Thank you :)
@@thatdiycouple5513 Yeah sure! That would be amazing :)
Nice cat
I have an alumni interview next week for Stanford. And on Stanford's website they say that we shouldnt bring our transcripts or résumés to the interview. But do you prefer your interviewees to bring their résumés with them ?
That DIY Couple Thank you so much !
mine's tomorrow and Im freaking out!!!! Good luck on yours though!
Estephanie Gonzalez Hey! All the best! 😊
I don't know when my interview gonna be, probably next January. But I'm wondering if the interview for undergrad and grad will be the same or is there any differences?
Thank you sir for this
I’m a high school drop out what am I doing here 😹😹
Would kind of life stories would you recommend that I keep at the back of my mind for the interview?
is it ok to bring up political topics if it is something you're passionate about?
Basically u gotta have charm... Which is something I don't have....
Not an interview question, but how much do Yale AOs like "risky" (and possibly cringey) essays?
Hey!! I wanted to know if i should bring my awards and certificates to the interview with me or not. Thanks!
@@thatdiycouple5513 so should i only bring a resume mentioning them and my activities?
The cat is staring right through my soul :/
Hi! For international student, is it possible to have the interview via Skype or other similar platforms?
Yes.
If I get you as an interviewer i'll say "TDC" the very first thing. cool with you?
Starbucks????
This guy sounds like a self-serving jerk.
"I don't have a list of the student's activities or academics... but I ask for their resume in advance. I start by asking them about an activity we have in common..." :(
Interview in 5 hours lol
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