college admissions - interview prep & strategy

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  Introduction and Background

• 1:02

  Agenda Overview

• 1:35

  Anatomy of Application

• 2:05

  Academic Components

• 2:36

  Written Components

• 3:08

  Financial Components

• 4:09

  Extra Components

• 5:42

  Types of Interviews

• 6:13

  On-Campus Interviews

• 7:17

  Virtual Interviews

• 7:48

  Alumni Interviews

• 8:53

  Interview Differences

• 9:58

  Comfort and Choices

• 11:02

  Optional Interviews

• 11:33

  Good Talker Considerations

• 12:35

  Timing and Research

• 13:38

  Practical Sense Check

• 15:11

  Interview Tips Overview

• 15:42

  Talking About Yourself

• 16:44

  Packaging Experiences

• 17:47

  Positive Example: Sports

• 18:51

  Dislike Example: Math

• 20:56

  Expected Questions

• 23:31

  Why This School

• 24:32

  Additional Advice

• 25:04

  Ready to Listen

• 26:08

  Specific Questions

• 28:12

  Respect the Clock

• 29:15

  Present Yourself Well

• 30:49

  Learn About School

• 31:20

  Key Takeaways

• 32:23

  Reflect on Story

• 34:29

  Q&A Session

• 36:02

  Interview Notes

• 37:38

  Bringing a Resume

• 39:42

  Reaching Counselors

• 40:44

  Handling Nerves

• 42:19

  Reaching Out Tips

• 43:20

  Answer Length

• 44:52

  Report Contents

• 47:31

  Thank You Emails

• 49:37

  Tell Me About Yourself

• 51:43

  Avoiding Rehearsed Answers

• 53:15

  Researching the College

• 54:16

  Closing Remarks