Commonly asked questions at a “College Interview” (Be Prepared!)

• What outside activities are you involved in?

• What “Senior Year” classes are you taking?

• Are you taking AP or Honors level courses?

• What is your most challenging class?

• Tell us about your GPA, ACT and SAT scores

• If you struggled with a class in high school, how did you attempt to improve the situation?

• What major are you choosing and why?

• What activities are you involved in and why did you choose to participate?

• What are your outside interests?

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

• What are your expectations about our school?

• Do you have any general questions about our academic programs or college life?

• What work (employment) experience do you have?

• What is your favorite subject and why?

• Do you have a resume?

• Tell me/us about yourself

• Why are you interested in our college as opposed to other schools?

• What in your life has most influenced you and your choices?

• What will you contribute to our campus community?

• What do you do for fun in your free time?

• Does your high school record accurately reflect your effort and ability?

• Recommend a good book that you have read

• If you could have one thing differently in high school, what would it be?

Sample Schools Contacted

SUNY Delhi Misericordia

• SUNY Oneonta Elmira College

• SUNY Morrisville Marywood University

• SUNY Potsdam Lemoyne

• SUNY Plattsburg University of Scranton

• SUNY Albany

• SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry