10 College Interview Mistakes
From About.com
January 25, 2013 - 4:30am
The interview is one of the few opportunities in the college admissions process for showing off your passions and personality, and it allows you to demonstrate your interest in a college. It also gives you a chance to learn more about a college. However, that wad of chewing gum or silent shrug of the shoulders can hurt your chances. Make sure the interview works in your favor by avoiding these 10 College Interview Mistakes.
Also be sure to master these 12 Common Interview Questions before you ever set foot in the interview room. 10 College Interview Mistakes originally appeared on About.com College Admissions: U.S. on Friday, January 25th, 2013 at 09:30:41.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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