CupofJoe23 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Hi all, I just got an email from Columbia inviting me to have an interview. I am super nervous since I have no idea what they will be asking me. Has anyone interviewed with them before? advice? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zj868 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 My area is a little different (engineering master's) so take this with a pinch of salt. I was given a Skype interview a few months back and I was in your shoes but there is really nothing to be too nervous about. I was expecting technical/difficult questions but instead the questions were pretty easy just asking logistics-related things like how I plan to afford the program and why I specifically chose this school. Ultimately, I was accepted but I don't think the interview played a major role so you should be fine once you don't absolutely bomb it lol. Keeping a cool head and spending ample time on preparation is key and you'll have nothing to worry about! Now go crush that interview! Best of luck! CupofJoe23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupofJoe23 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 My area is a little different (engineering master's) so take this with a pinch of salt. I was given a Skype interview a few months back and I was in your shoes but there is really nothing to be too nervous about. I was expecting technical/difficult questions but instead the questions were pretty easy just asking logistics-related things like how I plan to afford the program and why I specifically chose this school. Ultimately, I was accepted but I don't think the interview played a major role so you should be fine once you don't absolutely bomb it lol. Keeping a cool head and spending ample time on preparation is key and you'll have nothing to worry about! Now go crush that interview! Best of luck! Thank you so so much! I am definitely going to begin preparing answers to some of these questions and hopefully all goes well! Thanks for the pep talk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiclub2 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I thought there is no interview for columbia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakanie Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I just got an email for an I interview too! I was wondering the same things as you. I've heard that they just want to get a sense of what you're like. They want to see if the impression they got from your application matches what they're looking for; things like maturity, being articulate, interpersonal skills, etc. I'm scheduled for Thursday. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiclub2 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Did you guys apply for online program? or campus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupofJoe23 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Hi Sakanie! I am scheduled for Thursday as well! Best of luck to you!! Please keep me updated on how it goes! Hiclub2: Yes, I applied to the online campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakanie Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 CupofJoe, I hope you check the board before you interview......I just came across this link about how to prepare for your interview. Http://columbia.uloop.com/news/view.php/123283/How-to-Prepare-for-Your-Skype-Interview I applied for the online program too; clinical track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakanie Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Never mind...it's not what I thought it was, but still useful info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupofJoe23 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Thanks for the resource Sakanie! Don't think my interview went too well. But we'll see! Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakanie Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I can't gauge how mine went. The interviewers seemed pretty indifferent but maybe it was because they'd just been doing several interviews back to back. It's prohibiting after a while. I felt ok about my answers, but I asked a question I thought was dumb. All we can do now is wait......I applied to Fordham too and got an email this week that my application was just being sent for review. I was so annoyed because I had my application in over a month and thought I'd be getting a decision soon, not just beginning the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupofJoe23 Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Sakanie: Yeah, I felt the same way. The video would not work for our interview so it ended up being this awkward Skype phone call. I felt like my answers were OK as well. I thought the question I asked was OK...not too bad. But the last question really got me (why online?) I live not so far away from campus but felt online was easier to be able to balance school, internship and part-time work. but I felt like they wanted more of an answer and asked again why I didn't consider living on campus. I don't know. I am trying to be hopeful. I am in the same situation as you with regards to Fordham. I submitted my app late march and just got an email a week or 2 ago saying they'd have a decision within 4-6 weeks. ugh...I just want to know already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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