Typical Interview Questions

Be prepared to answer some of these typical questions: (In no particular order)

1. Why did you attend ____ College/University?

2. What are your extracurricular activities?

3. Why do you want to become a ___?

4. What books and newspapers do you read?

5. What do you do during the summer?

6. How will you finance your education?

7. What other schools have you applied to?

8. What do you plan to specialize in?

9. Why did you get a poor grade in ___?

10. Do you have any questions?

11. Which school is your first choice?

12. What kind of social life do you have?

13. Describe your schedule at college.

14. What were your favorite courses taken?

15. Did you participate in any special projects in high school or college?

16. Will your religious convictions interfere with your studies or practice?

17. How did you arrive at your decision to become a ___?

18. Describe a typical day in your life.

19. Do you feel you should have gone to a different college?

20. What do you do in your spare time?

21. Tell me about yourself and your family.

22. What do you think are the most pressing social problems?

23. Describe your study habits.

24. What are your hobbies?

25. What experiences led you to your career choice?

26. What are your plans for marriage and a family?

27. Why isn't (name of school) your first choice?

28. Why do you think you are better suited for admission than your classmates?

29. What is the status of (job title) in modern society?

30. What has been your most significant accomplishment to date?

31. If you had great willpower, how would you change yourself?

32. What are the characteristics of a mature person?

33. What can be determined about an applicant at an interview?

34. What television programs and movies have you seen recently?

35. Describe any research project you've worked on at college.

36. What is your opinion on (major current event issues)?

37. What newspaper do you read and what columnist do you like the best?

38. How do you cope with frustrating situations?

39. What will you do if you are not accepted?

40. How do you rank among other students in your major at your school?

41. Have you ever worked with people, and if so in what capacity?

42. Who has the greatest influence on your life?

43. What made you apply to our school?

44. What are your weaknesses?

45. Describe your exposure to (subject) at college.

46. If you are accepted to more than one school, how will you decide which to attend?

47. How do you see yourself ten years from now?

48. Why did your grades go down in your semester?

49. What is your favorite piece of music?

50. Do you know enough about hockey to compare the teams?

51. What would you do to improve the quality of life in large cities?

52. What topics of conversation do you most enjoy?

53. If you were to have a year off, what would you do with it?

54. What is your favorite form of entertainment?

55. What is your opinion of the government's health care plan?

56. How do your parents feel about your career goals?

57. What are the characteristics of aromatic compounds?

58. What do you think and how did you prepare for the entrance exam?

59. Can you explain why your admission test scores went up (down) when you took the test a second time?

60. Would you be willing to serve in an area where there is a shortage?

61. What message would you like me to convey to the admission committee in your behalf?

62. What were your most favorite and least favorite courses in college?

63. Have you been interviewed or accepted at any other school?