Most colleges do not require interviews as part of the admissions process. Some offer an interview by request, and some do not offer one at all. We recommend that you take advantage of the opportunity for an interview if at all possible. Not only does it give the school more information about you, it gives you a better idea of whether or not the school is right for you. You will be able to get those final questions answered.
Interviews are conducted either on-campus by admissions personnel or off- campus by an alumnus in your area. Alumnus interviews are sometimes done telephonically. Regardless of the setting, the most important thing to remember is to be yourself. Be thoughtful and articulate; answer the questions openly and honestly. Try to anticipate questions that may be asked of you such as: Why do you want to attend this school? What are your goals? Also have a list of questions you want to ask. Preparing both sets of questions will help you get your thoughts together. However, you don’t want to rehearse them to the point of sounding unnatural. You need to look at the interview as an opportunity for mutually beneficial dialogue—not an interrogation.
If the interview is in person, arrive early, dress conservatively, make eye contact, and smile (if it feels natural). For both personal and telephonic interviews, get the name and address of the interviewer so you can follow-up promptly with a thank you note.