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☁ what type of weather do you feel most comfortable in?

hmmmm probably cloudy/rainy. i love when it rains. it calms me down. as stupid as it sounds, i’ve always sorta had a connection to the water and anything water-related. i especially love love love the ocean.

🏅how competitive are you?

uh i like to try to convince myself that i’m not but i’m super competitive.

pegasus: ever had a recurring dream?

yep. i’ve had multiple nightmares dreams where i was bitten by a snake, and i’m not sure what it means...

hydra: do you collect/have a lot of anything?

i have quite a lot of stationery ;;

redcap: when did you get into your current biggest hobby/interest?

my biggest interest is music! i got into it when i first started learning piano when i was about 3 years old. :)

this weeks theme: my dog, Leonard, 

reminder: who is someone you will never forget?

My maternal grandmother. She was a strong, kind woman, who was endlessly proud and supportive of me, and a powerful influence in my development as a person. 

galaxies: what are three things you want to do before you die?

I don’t really have a bucket list?? Off the top of my head, I want to travel to more places, write the novels I have ideas for, and rescue at least one shelter cat.

Hi there! Sorry it took us a while to get to you >< To be completely honest, we haven’t personally had a whole lot of experience with college interviews but we do have some tips (:

Do Your Research. Make sure that you have a really clear understanding of the college that is interviewing you. This includes specific aspects of the school that you particularly admire (this is where college visits can help) and also just general knowledge. Knowing these facts will show your interviewer that you are genuinely interested in this college and that you have put in time and effort to prepare for the interview (:

Know Why. It is crucial that you are able to explain why you want to go to this college and why you would be a good fit. Colleges are looking for students who they know will be able to fit into their school campus, but also keep in mind that interviewers are looking for interesting personalities and individuals who demonstrate character. 

Favourite Books/Movies. This is a question that seems to appear quite often during college interviews, so it would be a good idea to have an answer to this question prepared. Make sure you can explain why this is your favourite and also be prepared to be able to provide more background and commentary on it.

Prepare questions. Usually, at the end of an interview, the interviewer might ask you if you have any questions for them. This is a good chance for you to get some answers to your questions and it also shows them that you are prepared and interested. However, do make sure that the answer to your question cannot simply be found on their website!

Movement and Posture. Whether your interview is taking place in person or through Skype, make sure to sit up straight and don’t fidget around. It’s always nice to maintain some eye contact with the interview (don’t look around all the time, a lot of people start looking at the ground or ceiling when they’re nervous) Most importantly, remember to smile!

Some References:

College Board - Practice Interview Questions

Unigo - Good for Basic College Research/Understanding

Princeton Review - College Interview Tips

The Spruce - Top 10 College Interview Questions

ahhhh, I LOVE these and I get to happy whenever I receive one!

my dog and his snuggles

warm sunlight in a cool place

having a nice, cold drink

when a song gives me goosebumps

lovely- what’s the adjective you use when people ask “how are you”

“fine” is my default answer

lips- what is your favorite thing to taste 

um im not really sure probably dark chocolate? or sparkling water

dragons: what makes you feel powerful, what breathes life into you?honestly,, when i do well on tests or get good feedback on my assignments. it makes me feel rly good knowing that all the effort i put in hasn’t gone to waste!!

scars: share something difficult you’ve been throughehhhhhh this doesn’t rly count and i’ve mentioned it before but a short summary: i didn’t do well on my as exams bc i didn’t bother working hard for them. it was completely self inflicted and v deserved so i don’t think it’s rly “difficult” per se... but after that it just encouraged me to get my act together and start studying hard, and now i’m in one of the top uk unis!!