Common Interview Questions

These are some questions I've heard. Of course an interviewer can ask whatever he or she wants but here are things to think about before going in. It's better to carefully consider these questions, have an answer prepared than be nervous and waste the interview session.

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. What classes are you taken?
3. What has been your favorite class and why?
4. What has been your least favorite class and why?
5. What is the last book you read?
6. What experiences, books, movies, etc., have made the greatest impression on you?
7. Tell me about a situation where you had to make a difficult decision.
8. How would you describe yourself?
9. How would others describe you?
10. What extra-curricular activities are you involved in? What is the extent of your commitment?
11. Why ABC university? Why do you want to attend ABC?
12. What do you do in your spare time? (be honest but not TOO honest)
13. What are you looking for in a college or university?
14. How do you deal with stress?
15. What do you know about ABC University? About the area?


These are just some questions. REMEMBER not to get upset or off your game if you feel like you messed up. It's okay! The person interviewing you will understand that you are nervous. As long as you don't act cocky, be nice and everything will be fine!