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In this video, you will each choose a question for the other to answer that may come up during the interview.

You will then answer your partner’s question using your research.

During your interview, the interviewer will ask you questions about yourself so they can get to know you better, and you can ask them what you want to know about the school.

You may hear questions like: Why do you want to attend our school or join a particular academic program?

How are you planning on contributing to our school?

And what are your academic strengths?

It’s always a smart idea to take the time to prepare and practice.

To begin, open the list of possible interview questions next to this video.

Keep your research document open in a separate tab.

Next, read each point your partner wrote about the school they’re interested in.

Using the question list, choose one that you think your partner could answer well based on their research.

You may also want to write a question of your own if you think of one.

Finally, read the question your partner chose for you and use your research to answer it.

Don’t feel like you have to say this exact answer word-for-word during your interview, but practicing what you might include is a great way to prepare and get your thoughts and ideas together.

Now, it’s your turn: Select a question for your partner to answer or make up your own, And using your research, answer your partner’s question in the document.


Instructions

  1. Select a question for your partner to answer.
  2. Answer your partner’s question.