Ask admissions girl: How should I dress for a college admissions interview?
Many colleges and universities offer admissions interviews to their prospective students. Most of the time grades, SAT tests and essays do not tell your entire story. These interviews are a great way to show the college admissions officers your personality in living color.
Going to a college admissions interview is much like going to a job interview. Of course you should be prepared mentally for the interview, but it is also important to look and act in a professional manner. Looking and acting professional has a lot to do with the way you dress.
There are a few things to remember about you appearance when attending a college admissions interview:
- It is not necessary to wear a three piece suit to a college interview, but you should go with a business casual look. This means dress pants and collared shirts for guys and dress pants or skirts and blouses for girls.
- Keep undergarments out of sight. Pull your pants up and wear a belt. This goes for both guys and girls.
- Cover up any prominent tattoos and take out non-traditional piercings.
- Do not wear jeans, t-shirt, sandals, sweatpants or sweatshirts.
- Do not wear too much makeup, perfume or cologne.
When you look good you tend to have more confidence. More confidence will help you feel more comfortable in the interview. Sticking to these tips could be one of the keys to getting into the college of your dreams.
Great advice! I have one this weekend! Thanks!
This is very good advice, Thank you!
I just went for a college interview!
My advice is to dress the part… carry yourself in a professional manner, so that people may take you seriously.
A casual apperance, no jeans or t-shirt. Dress as you were going to a job interview
where white long sleeve look casual, and black dressy bell bottoms
Very helpful information for everyone. Thanks!
clothing can actually halp you feel more confident. At leats that is how i feel
good info
Helpful!
Wow great adivice. Thank you so much…very helpful!!!
they forget to say something about hair. If you dye your hair pink or some "wild" color, just dye it some normal color for one day. Also, take off all the earrings, nose rings because i don't think the interviewer likes to interview a rock star.
Look professional but not over doing it. Stay your yourself and look natural in your outfit, make it repesent you.
great advice thanks. I'm nervous enough about the interview. This helps alleviate the stress.
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I wonder how many colleges in the united states actually ask for interview sessions.
Is it a high percentage?
I really didn't know about this, so thanks for the info!
Great advice. Too many seniors have no clue
I agree with what is said because you always whant to give them a good impression about you and you whant to look professional.
No, only certain colleges. The college I applied to and am now enrolled in didn’t ask me for a personal interview.
I totally agree on looking professional for your college interview. It shows how you care about your appearance and success in their school. Definitely do not show up in a t-shirt and jeans with sneakers because it shows that you aren't really interested in becoming successful and that you don't care about your future career.
Do all colleges give interviews?
Call the college or look on the website. Most colleges do.