CollegeVine Expert FAQ

I'm applying to Dartmouth College and wanted to know what the admissions interview is like. Is it conducted by alumni, and how should I prepare for it? Any tips would be greatly appreciated as intervi …

I’m applying to CSULA’s Honors College and got an interview invite. Has anyone gone through this? What should I expect in terms of questions or format? Any particular points I should focus on to make …

I recently had a college interview that was super awkward and honestly kind of cringe. How do you handle it if things start going south during the interview? Any advice on staying calm and professiona …

I'm interested in joining the Crime Scene Unit program at a college in Nashville, TN. Can anyone share what the interview process is like for this program, and what kinds of questions they typically a …

I got really emotional during a college interview and ended up crying. I didn't expect to be overwhelmed like that. Any advice on how to handle this situation if it happens again, or how to follow up …

I have an interview soon with the College of Human Ecology at Cornell. What are important things to focus on in this interview, and are there specific questions I should be prepared to answer?

I'm applying to the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell and I'm scheduled for an interview. Does anyone have advice or tips on what topics or questions I should be ready for?

I have an interview coming up for Cornell College, and I'm not quite sure what to expect. What kind of questions do they usually ask, and how should I prepare to make a good impression?

I'm getting ready for my upcoming Emmanuel College interview, and they mentioned it has a video component. Does anyone have tips or experiences to share about what this might be like? I'd love to feel …

I've got an interview coming up for an engineering college and I'm trying to prepare. What are some common questions I should expect? Would love tips on how to tackle technical vs. personal questions …

I've applied early decision to a college, and I have an interview scheduled soon. How is an early decision interview different from regular ones, and what should I focus on during the preparation?

I'm looking into Spelman College and wanted to know if they conduct student interviews as part of their admissions process. Has anyone gone through this and can share what it's like?

I'll be looking for internships and part-time jobs while I'm in college. What are some typical interview questions college students face? Any tips on how to answer them effectively would be appreciate …

Has anyone here had a Columbia College interview? I’m wondering what the experience is like. How can I best prepare for it to maximize my chances of getting in, especially as an undergraduate applican …

I'm getting ready for my Columbia College interview and I'm kind of nervous. Any tips on how to really make a good impression? I'm curious about what kind of questions they might ask and how to prepar …

I'm considering applying to colleges in the Northeast and I'm curious about which ones offer interviews as part of the admissions process. Are there any that have on-campus interview opportunities?

Some of my top college choices require interviews for admissions in 2025. Can anyone give me tips on how to prepare effectively? What's usually expected in these interviews?

For those who've applied to Pomona College, did you have to do an interview? I'm starting my application, and I want to make sure I'm aware of all the requirements.

Is it common for high school seniors to take a gap year? I'm really interested in this idea and would love to hear from others who might be considering or have taken a gap year before college.

I'm curious if not doing an interview will harm my chances of getting into a college. I've heard mixed things about whether they're important or not. Does anyone have any insights on this?