What kind of questions should I expect for a UPenn interview?

Hey all, I got an email from UPenn about scheduling an interview, and I'm kind of nervous about it. Can anyone who's already gone through the interview process let me know what kind of questions they typically ask?

Congratulations on getting an interview with UPenn! It's natural to be nervous, but preparing for common questions can help ease your anxiety. Here are some of the questions you may come across during the interview:

1. Can you tell me a bit about yourself?

2. Why are you interested in attending UPenn?

3. What major(s) you are considering and why?

4. What do you see yourself doing after you graduate from college?

5. Can you discuss a book or article that had a significant impact on you?

6. How have you been involved in your high school or community?

7. What challenges have you faced, and how did you overcome them?

8. What aspects of UPenn's campus or academic programs excite you the most?

9. Can you discuss any experience or project that demonstrates your creativity or problem-solving skills?

10. Do you have any questions for me about UPenn or the college experience?

For a more extensive list of questions that are commonly asked at college interviews in general, consider checking out this blog post from CollegeVine, which also contains examples of strong sample responses: https://blog.collegevine.com/15-major-college-interview-questions-to-prepare-for.

Remember, your interviewer is there to learn more about you and help you showcase your fit for UPenn. Be prepared to discuss your passions, experiences, and goals to help them better understand who you are and what you'd contribute to the UPenn community. It's also a good idea to research UPenn's academic programs, extracurriculars, and campus culture, so you can elaborate on why the university is the right fit for you.

You should also have a few thoughtful questions ready to ask your interviewer about UPenn, to demonstrate your genuine interest in the school. If you want guidance on how to come up with good questions for your interviewer, you can check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/8-meaningful-questions-to-ask-during-your-college-interview/.

Finally, if you want to hear one former UPenn applicant's humorous story about how not to go about your interview, you can find all the gory details on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-i-failed-the-upenn-interview.

Good luck with your interview, and I hope your preparation helps you feel more confident in the conversation!