What kind of questions are asked in Duke's interviews?

Hi, I'm a bit stressed about my upcoming interview with Duke and would appreciate some insight. Can anyone who's had an interview with them share some of the questions you were asked?

Certainly, I can provide some general areas that Duke University interviews usually touch upon. Remember, interviews are meant to be conversational and each one will vary depending on the alumni interviewer. However, here are some commonly asked or relevant questions to help you prepare:

1. "Can you tell me about yourself?" - This is commonly asked in many interviews, not just for Duke. It’s meant to be a short introduction about who you are and what’s important to you - your interests, aspirations and values.

2. "Why Duke?" - Interviewers will definitely want to know why you are interested in attending Duke specifically. What drew you to the school, what programs you're interested in and how you envision fitting in on their campus. Also, you may be asked about how you plan to contribute to the Duke community.

3. "Tell me about a time when you faced a challenge and how you dealt with it?" - Questions like this are designed to assess your problem-solving skills, resilience, and ability to handle adversity.

4. "What is your favorite book and why?" - This question helps interviewers understand more about your interests and way of thinking.

5. Questions related to your extracurricular activities and achievements - Be prepared to expand on what you have mentioned in your application and showcase how these experiences have shaped you.

6. "How have you been a leader or an influencer in your community?" - Duke, like many universities, values leadership and initiative, so you might be asked about your experience in these areas.

To take your interview prep to the next level, check out our blog post: https://blog.collegevine.com/15-major-college-interview-questions-to-prepare-for/. It walks you through 25 common questions and how best to answer them, to make sure you walk into your interview well-prepared.

Remember to be authentic in your answers because the interviewers are interested in getting to know you as a person, beyond your application. Also, do not memorize the answers to these questions; the interview should be more of a dynamic discussion rather than a question-answer format. Finally, you should also prepare some thoughtful questions to ask your interviewer about their Duke experience. This shows your enthusiasm and interest in the university. Good luck!