The Office of Undergraduate Admission will be able to host a limited number of visitors. Click here for information. For Seniors: Tulane to go test optional for the 2020-2021 academic year. Learn more.
The Office of Undergraduate Admission will be able to host a limited number of visitors. Click here for information. For Seniors: Tulane to go test optional for the 2020-2021 academic year. Learn more.
A virtual interview presents an opportunity for the admission staff to get to know you beyond what is presented in your application. To make the most of your interview, here are some tips from Tulane Admission Counselors on what to do and what you can expect during your interview.
- Leila Labens, Director of Strategic Recruitment; Valerie Calenda, Associate Director of Admission; Owen Knight, Associate Director of Admission; Sam Reich, Admission Counselor
The following is a non-exhaustive list of questions that you might be asked during your interview. Keep in mind that the best interviews are more like conversations. While it’s important to prepare your responses, you don’t want to sound too rehearsed. Answer these questions honestly and as if you were talking to someone you know well. Again, be relaxed, be yourself, and engage in real time.
*Tell me about yourself can be a daunting prompt for anyone. Where to begin? Start by thinking about something that won’t be obvious in your application. The whole purpose of an interview is to go beyond the application, to add a personalized and memorable touch, so utilize the allotted time to put emphasis on things about yourself that might not come across as clearly or enthusiastically in an application.
**Similar to tip number five under “What to Do,” the questions you ask should demonstrate that you’ve done some research on Tulane. Don’t ask a question that you can easily find the answer to on Google, but rather more thoughtful questions, i.e. what types of students do well at Tulane? For more inspiration on the kinds of questions to ask an Admission Counselor, refer to my colleague Jeff’s blog
Keith Stanford, Director of Midwest Recruitment
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