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College 101

College 101. North Plainfield High School. Responsibilities. Student . Counselor. Explore college options Websites Counselor Resources College visits College Application Online application Common application Paper application Requesting Recommendation letters Envelopes and stamps

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College 101

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  1. College 101 North Plainfield High School

  2. Responsibilities • Student • Counselor • Explore college options • Websites • Counselor Resources • College visits • College Application • Online application • Common application • Paper application • Requesting Recommendation letters • Envelopes and stamps • Meeting Deadlines • Guide and Direct students through college process • Write recommendation letter • Necessary mailings • Inform students of college visits and on-site interviews

  3. Interview Process Do your homework. Find out some information about the college or company before the interview.

  4. Interview Process • Questions the school may ask you: • Why do you want to attend our university? • What do you have to offer our school if accepted? • What are your strongest weakest qualities? • What is the most difficult situation you’ve faced and how did you overcome it? • What courses have you enjoyed the most? • Are your grades an accurate reflection of your potential? • What do you want to do in the future when you graduate from college? • Tell me about yourself? Tell me about your interests? • Tell me about your involvement in extracurricular activities. • What do you think about a current event that is happening now? • What is your favorite book? • Which accomplishments are you most proud of? • If you could meet any important figure in the past or present, who would it be and what would you talk about? • How have you given back to your community through volunteering? • If you could change one thing about your high school what would it be?

  5. Interview Process • Questions to ask during an on-site interview with a college: • What would you say are the most popular majors at your school? • What scholarships does your school offer? • What clubs/activities do you have on campus? • Are there academic support services/tutoring available? • Is there a career center that helps students find internships or jobs after graduation? • What is the campus like on the weekends? • Typically, how many students are in a class? • Are there job opportunities on campus? • What is security like on campus? • What kind of technology is offered to the students to use? How many computer labs are there? 

  6. SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW TIPS • Be Prepared • Dress to Impress • Be on Time • Make Eye Contact • Demonstrate That You are a Team Player • Sell Yourself • Be Honest • Act Professionally • Ask Questions • Say "Thank You“

  7. Dress to Impress DON’T

  8. Dress to success: Boys

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