Common Questions For College Interviews  

Apart from your written examination for college, there are interview questions that you have to prepare for. There are a few common ones that we would like to share. That way, you can practice at home, and you would be able to answer it with ease. As early as now, you should be preparing for your college examinations. This is so you can increase your chance of getting into your dream college.   

Let’s now begin. 

Why are you choosing this college or university?   

If you are to answer this question, stay out from the usual response like saying, it’s the top university. If possible, share your journey as you look for the right school. What are your actual considerations, and why did you finally choose their college?   

Where do you see yourself ten years from now?   

Many people already have answers for this. But if you don’t have one yet, that’s fine. You can honestly say that you still have no idea what could happen ten years from now. But provide what you want to do during the course of time. And of course, explain that your college life is a big step for you to get to know yourself. And hopefully by then, you’d be able to have a firm answer.   

Can you please describe yourself to a person who doesn’t know you?   

This is your opportunity to share what you are passionate about, and information that couldn’t be seen in your application. Perhaps, you can share how much you love pets, or how you enjoy cooking for your family. You can also talk about the latest activities that you are trying to develop. This doesn’t have to be something that could change the world. Just try to describe yourself to a person whom you would want to establish a genuine connection.   

Explain your strengths and weaknesses  

You might think that it is arrogant to highlight your strengths, and that you shouldn’t reveal what you are bad at. But when you are asked this question, you should be prepared.   

When talking about your strengths, you should back it up with actual experiences and incidents. If you talk about leadership, explain which events you spearheaded and how you demonstrated leadership skills.   

On the other hand, if you are talking about the weakness, you should also provide actions as to how are you going to improve it. That way, they know that you acknowledge these shortcomings and are willing to work on it.    

How are you going to contribute to your college’s community?   

This question is not just about you – it’s about making the community a better place. You can start by saying that you would like to observe what needs to be done in the community. From there, you can proactively create activities or join groups that could create events towards your objective. Think of unique ideas for this one. If you have past experiences in managing events, then you could share that as well and say that you plan to do the same.   

What’s your favorite book?   

If you are not a wide reader, this might seem like a challenging question. However, as you enter college, you need to read as much books as you can. If there is one that affected you the most, take note of it. That way, you already have a canned answer, and you can expound on it naturally.    

Whom do you look up to?   

It doesn’t matter if your answer is an icon or someone close to you. But what matters most is your story behind it. Tell them why you admire that person. What are the specific things that make you like them? How did they change your life?    

What’s the biggest challenge of your life?   

This doesn’t mean your challenges in the academics alone. If you can, share some of your personal struggles and how you were able to manage it. If there are people who helped you get through it, share it as well. And of course, don’t forget to mention about the biggest learnings from these challenges.   

Generally, you should answer with passion and honesty. Yes, you might be practicing at home, but when your answers come from the heart, it will sound genuine and natural. And yes, that could be your ticket into getting into the college you are eyeing for. You can also ask your families and friends to practice with you. That way, they can share points for improvements.