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Applying for Harvard is a big deal for students all over the world. Pursuant to Ivy success, fewer than 10 percent of all students who apply for admission to Harvard are accepted as students. To explore the door of opportunities at Harvard admission interview is very important. Interviewing for Harvard College can be a nerve-crucifying process. However your admission interview is not all definitive but your interviewer’s recommendation is persuasive and can make a difference, especially if you are an applicant the admission office is doubtful of. Being called for interview can be confusing and exciting experience but it is not uncommon for students to wonder about the significance of interview. Therefore it is important that you should approach your Harvard College interview with utmost preparation.

Here are some guidelines and you should follow them before going to interview:

DRESS APPROPRIATELY

The first thing that your admission interviewer is going to notice about you is the way you dressed up. You cannot come to Harvard College interview wearing shorts, gym clothes or flip-flops. Casual clothes are not appropriate for this formal occasion so instead of casual clothes you should considered business casuals for interview.

FOR BOYS

You should wear nice slacks and collared button down shirt. Trim you nails and hair. Try to get a professional hair style instead of modern rock style. You should wear well ironed dress and polished shoe with socks.

FOR GIRLS

Girls can wear slacks or a skirt paired with a nice sweater. Your hair should be neatly combed and if you worn makeup then make it possible it should be subtle. It is adapted to add individualized touches to your outfit if they are a reflection of your personality as long as they are not offensive and neat.

CONDUCT YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY

Your Harvard College admissions interview is as essential as job interview. During interview you should sit up straight and make eye contact with your interviewer. If you are slouching, sitting with your legs wide apart or acting distracted is attitude that will not captivate you to your interviewer. Try to keep your speaking style normal, always use good grammar and avoid use of slang.

HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS

The basic purpose of Harvard College interview is to allow admission office to get a civilize perception of you as a candidate. Your written application however informative but not reveal all gradation or details of your high school career. If you are revealing information about yourself then try to emphasize on your good qualities and captain clear information that can be misconceive or put you in negative light. It is important for you to highlights your achievements but you should do so without boasting them. Keep all information original.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1340211&forum_id=1#15260289)

http://harvard.listserv.org/threads/view/569

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