Who conducts the college interviews?

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Who conducts the college interviews?
Dr. Carol LangloisFounder/CEOHigher Education Specialists

Who conducts the college interviews?

On campus interviews are usually conducted by an admissions counselor/recruiter.

For large colleges, they are usually conducted (in your area) by alumni representing the college. These can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Steven CrispOwner Crisp College Advising

Who conducts the college interviews?

In most cases the admission office conduct the college interviews. Meaning that you would meet with an admission officer, preferably the counselor responsible for your area. However, there are cases where colleges have used faculty members, current students or alumni.

Steven CrispOwner Crisp College Advising

Who conducts the college interviews?

In most cases the admission office conduct the college interviews. Meaning that you would meet with an admission officer, preferably the counselor responsible for your area. However, there are cases where colleges have used faculty members, current students or alumni.

Reecy ArestyCollege Admissions/Financial Aid Expert & AuthorPayless For College, Inc.

Who conducts the college interviews?

On campus – students, admissions personnel, admissions higher ups/

Off campus – alums and all of the above Learn how to get an on campus interview when the college doesn’t give them! That can be the coup de gras in the admissions process!
Angela ConleyCollege Admission ExpertVentureForth

Who conducts the college interviews?

Policies and approaches vary as the greater the selectivity, the greater the likelihood that an alum or “admission’s extra” will conduct the interview. If you have the opportunity to interview – take it! Especially as regards the top 50 colleges and universities where more than 20,000 apply; it is essential you do whatever you can to make your profile singular and more personal. Having served as an interviewer for my alma mater and a couple of different former employers, I encourage those interviewing – prepare. Do not “wing it!” If you garner the opportunity to interview with actual admission personnel, make a positive impression. Read the online suggestions and prepare please!

Amberley WolfCollege ConsultantWolf College Consulting

Who conducts the college interviews?

Colleges conduct college interviews differently. Interviews can either be conducted by an Admissions panel, an Admission Officer, a faculty member, a current student or an alumni. In order to best prepare for the interview it is helpful to find out who is conducting the interview so that you can better prepare for the questions they might ask (and you can better prepare questions you want to ask).

Pamela Hampton-GarlandOwnerScholar Bound

Who conducts the college interviews?

Typically former attendees at the ivies who live near the potential students home.

Dr. Bruce NeimeyerCEO/PartnerGlobal College Search Associates, LLC

Who conducts the college interviews?

There can be various individuals that are responsible for the admissions interview. For a large number of schools this is typically handled by admissions personnel. For other schools, they will train alumni to do the interviews and can then offer them in various geographical locations that are convenient for the students. Other schools commission the faculty or personnel from the dean’s office to handle interviews. In this instance, the colleges themselves are typically reviewing and rendering the admissions decisions.

Tam Warner MintonConsultantCollege Adventures

Who conducts the college interviews?

Generally speaking, an admissions rep from the college does the interview. Colleges have admissions representatives who have certain territories around the country, the admission rep who handles your state or “area” will usually be the one you will chat with. Sometimes a very selective college or university will offer alumni interviews. I’ve heard great things about some alumni interviews, but I’ve also heard some horror stories about how rude the alum was, how conceited, etc. If you do an alumni interview, be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the college.

Tam Warner MintonConsultantCollege Adventures

Who conducts the college interviews?

Generally speaking, an admissions rep from the college does the interview. Colleges have admissions representatives who have certain territories around the country, the admission rep who handles your state or “area” will usually be the one you will chat with. Sometimes a very selective college or university will offer alumni interviews. I’ve heard great things about some alumni interviews, but I’ve also heard some horror stories about how rude the alum was, how conceited, etc. If you do an alumni interview, be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the college.

Tam Warner MintonConsultantCollege Adventures

Who conducts the college interviews?

Generally speaking, an admissions rep from the college does the interview. Colleges have admissions representatives who have certain territories around the country, the admission rep who handles your state or “area” will usually be the one you will chat with. Sometimes a very selective college or university will offer alumni interviews. I’ve heard great things about some alumni interviews, but I’ve also heard some horror stories about how rude the alum was, how conceited, etc. If you do an alumni interview, be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the college.

Tam Warner MintonConsultantCollege Adventures

Who conducts the college interviews?

Generally speaking, an admissions rep from the college does the interview. Colleges have admissions representatives who have certain territories around the country, the admission rep who handles your state or “area” will usually be the one you will chat with. Sometimes a very selective college or university will offer alumni interviews. I’ve heard great things about some alumni interviews, but I’ve also heard some horror stories about how rude the alum was, how conceited, etc. If you do an alumni interview, be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the college.

Tam Warner MintonConsultantCollege Adventures

Who conducts the college interviews?

Generally speaking, an admissions rep from the college does the interview. Colleges have admissions representatives who have certain territories around the country, the admission rep who handles your state or “area” will usually be the one you will chat with. Sometimes a very selective college or university will offer alumni interviews. I’ve heard great things about some alumni interviews, but I’ve also heard some horror stories about how rude the alum was, how conceited, etc. If you do an alumni interview, be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the college.

Mollie ReznickAssociate DirectorThe College Connection

Who conducts the college interviews?

College interviews are most often conducted by admissions officers. Often times though, the admissions office will have student admissions fellows who are seniors who will interview prospective students. You also could have an interview scheduled with an alumni interviewer in your area (these can be useful if the school you are applying to is far away.)

Patricia AviezerPresidentInside Track To College, Inc.

Who Are You?

Interviews are becoming less and less common among colleges as part of the college selection process. Then who requires an interview? Colleges who view a candidate holistically are especially interested in the interview process as part of admissions.

For a quick list, most Ivy’s and first tier schools will require an interview, others may leave it as optional or not offer an interview at all. You need to read the admissions requirements and procedures carefully since, if an interview is required, there are deadlines for scheduling. Who will your interviewer be? It varies greatly from school to school: a. If you live far away from the college you are applying to, it may be an alumni of that school from your area who does regional interviews. b. If you interview on campus, it may be an admissions aid who has been specially trained. c. It might be a “new be” admissions person d. Less often, a senior admissions officer. I titled this response, “Who Are You?” for a reason. Since the purpose of the interview is to explore and get answers from each other, you as the interviewee may find yourself conducting this interview. So have your personality ready and your personal questions prepared.
Benjamin CaldarelliPartnerPrinceton College Consulting, LLC

Who conducts the college interviews?

Either Admission reps or Alumni.

Reena Gold KaminsFounderCollege, Career & Life, LLC.

Lots of options for college interviews.

Who conducts your college interview varies. If you are interviewing off-campus, it will most likely be with an alumni interviewer. These are graduates of the school who volunteer their time to meet with prospective students. Some counselors will also conduct interviews while they are “on the road” recruiting. If you have an interview on campus, it could be with an admission counselor, an alum, or a student volunteer. It is different at each school. Most schools are pretty clear about their interview policies, and you can generally find this information on their website.

Michael PuccioPresident/Advisor/Life CoachFuture First Advisors, LLC

Who conducts the college interviews?

Great question! It really depends on the specific school. If the school requires the interview, it is typically conducted by a representative from the admissions office, school alumni appointed by the admissions office, or you might be interviewed by a current student appointed by the admissions office. Make sure you check with the school whether you will be required to take part in an interview; that way you can prepare ASAP!

Another thing to keep in mind is that some schools offer “optional interviews” (specifically the Ivy Leagues). These interviews are certainly something to consider, especially if you feel that your overall application portfolio does not say enough about you as an applicant. And, if you are trying to get a better perspective of what the college is like, talking with alumni is a great opportunity to learn more. Best of luck! Best of luck!
Michael PuccioPresident/Advisor/Life CoachFuture First Advisors, LLC

Who conducts the college interviews?

Great question! It really depends on the specific school. If the school requires the interview, it is typically conducted by a representative from the admissions office, school alumni appointed by the admissions office, or you might be interviewed by a current student appointed by the admissions office. Make sure you check with the school whether you will be required to take part in an interview; that way you can prepare ASAP!

Another thing to keep in mind is that some schools offer “optional interviews” (specifically the Ivy Leagues). These interviews are certainly something to consider, especially if you feel that your overall application portfolio does not say enough about you as an applicant. And, if you are trying to get a better perspective of what the college is like, talking with alumni is a great opportunity to learn more. Best of luck!
Chuck SlatePresidentCollege Advisors,LLC

Who conducts the college interviews?

Colleges requiring an interview for admissions usually have officials from admissions conduct the interview. Schools which offer an interview,but do not require it, or offer it as “informational only” may have admissions officers or upper classmen conduct the interview.

Elite schools (Ivy League and others) often have members of their alumni group do the interviews to prospective candidates in their areas. Often, but NOT ALWAYS, these people are every bit as sharp as the admissions personnel and have been trained on what they are looking for.
Helen H. ChoiOwnerAdmissions Mavens

Staff and Alumni

At some schools, the staff of the admissions officers (which can sometimes include current students) conduct the interviews on campus. At most other others, interviews (particularly off-campus interviews) are conducted by alumni. Most of the alumni attend training and information sessions prior to interviewing prospective applicants.

Scott Herrmann-KeelingCollege Counselor

Who conducts the college interviews?

Interviews can be conducted by students, admission officers, or alumni representatives.

Regardless of who’s conducting your interview, your job is to be professional. Don’t assume that because you’re talking to a student you have permission to be less formal. Student interviewers are frequently the toughest judges. They’re the ones best able to answer the questions like “Would I want to be this applicant’s roommate?” and admissions officers value that feedback.
Scott Herrmann-KeelingCollege Counselor

Who conducts the college interviews?

Interviews can be conducted by students, admission officers, or alumni representatives.

Regardless of who’s conducting your interview, your job is to be professional. Don’t assume that because you’re talking to a student you have permission to be less formal. Student interviewers are frequently the toughest judges. They’re the ones best able to answer the questions like “Would I want to be this applicant’s roommate?” and admissions officers value that feedback.
Kristina DooleyIndependent Educational ConsultantEstrela Consulting

Who conducts the college interviews?

Depending on the school, interviews can be conducted by any number of people associated with the school. On-campus interviews are typically done by a member of the admission staff or an upperclass student. This is important to know as many students are surprised to walk in and find themselves being interviewed by a current student. However, being interviewed by a student gives you an opportunity to ask questions of someone who was in your shoes just a few years prior. Off-campus interviews are often conducted by alumni who are living in your region. If you aren’t able to travel to campus for an interview, and are not sure if there are alumni interviews in your city, contact the office of admission and see if there might be someone available with whom you could meet.

Kristina DooleyIndependent Educational ConsultantEstrela Consulting

Who conducts the college interviews?

Depending on the school, interviews can be conducted by any number of people associated with the school. On-campus interviews are typically done by a member of the admission staff or an upperclass student. This is important to know as many students are surprised to walk in and find themselves being interviewed by a current student. However, being interviewed by a student gives you an opportunity to ask questions of someone who was in your shoes just a few years prior. Off-campus interviews are often conducted by alumni who are living in your region. If you aren’t able to travel to campus for an interview, and are not sure if there are alumni interviews in your city, contact the office of admission and see if there might be someone available with whom you could meet.

Rana SlosbergOwnerSlosberg College Solutions LLC

Interviewers

The college interview is typically conducted by admissions personnel or by alumni.

Laura O’Brien GatzionisFounderEducational Advisory Services

Who conducts the college interviews?

Who will your interviewer be? This depends on the mandate and the manpower of the college. It may be an admissions officer and I strongly suggest you try to arrange an interview either at the admissions office during your college visit or with an officer visiting your high school if possible. Some schools simply do not offer interviews with their admissions officers and depend on alumni interviewers. Some of the interviewers have been well trained and are very experienced and some may be new volunteers. A few schools even have student interviewers–usually for informative interviews. Often you can find out information on the interviews from the admissions page of the college website.

Bill PrudenHead of Upper School, College CounselorRavenscroft School

The Interviewer: It May be More about them Than about You

Who conducts interviews? It varies widely. The most common interviewers are members of the admission staff who conduct them either on campus or when they are visiting schools. The other major pool of interviewers is alumni. Given the far flung nature of modern admissions and the limited staff resources alumni interviews are increasingly common. At the same time, in most cases the whole alumni interview process is really more about alumni relations than admissions, and on occasion alumni interviews become trips down memory lane. Indeed, while they serve to keep the alums involved and feeling a part of things, but in most cases they have had not training and there are few formal guidelines so in the end they little or no impact on the school’s perception of the applicant. Regardless of your interviewer, do the best you can to show your interests and why you would be good fit at the school.

Sarah ContomichalosManagerEducational Advisory Services, LLC

Who conducts the college interviews?

It varies by institution. Some colleges give campus interviews by admissions officers or students and others offer off campus alumni interviews. You need to check the individual college websites.

Corey FischerPresidentCollegeClarity

A variety of people

Admission Officers, Faculty, Alumni, and Student Interviewers are the most common. Sometimes colleges will use other administrators, and even parents of students.

王文君 June ScortinoPresidentIVY Counselors Network

admissions counselors and network of graduates

if you are planning to be interviewed on campuse during the visit or tour, you will be interviewed by the admisisons counselor. if you are notified by letter after you submitted your application, you will be interviewed most likely by the selected graduates from the school.

Nancy MilneOwnerMilne Collegiate Consulting

Interviewing with who?

Interviews fall into two categories: informative and evaluative. Along with that, they may be conducted by admissions staff, alumni, faculty, or even students. Some interviews occur on campus, others via phone and some even use Skype. My personal preference is with an admissions representative, whether on campus or when in the area. Face to face is always preferable to worrying about the logistics of technology. An interview is just another opportunity to add another dimension to your application, so why wouldn’t you?