College interviews can be stressful to some students. But what you need to realize is that this is a relatively easy part of the college process. If you follow these few basic bits of advice, you can ace your interview and leave the stress at home.
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Prepare by practicing with a friend or parent.
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Here’s an interesting development: some colleges are requiring submission of a graded writing sample. According to the Scripps College website, all applicants must submit a 3-7 “analytical essay” with the teacher’s comment and grade written on the physical paper. By “analytical,” they mean a paper that “makes an argument or analyzes an issue or work [...]