Common Mistakes Essays Recos Interviews Interviews The interview is an opportunity to showcase your soft skills, cover questions and issues that are on your mind and evaluate whether the school is the right one for you. DO YOU HAVE IT? √ Well-developed social skills. √ High degree of intellectual curiosity. √ Ability to accommodate pressure. √ “High voltage.” (Energy level, passion and self-confidence) √ Passion to join, learn from, and contribute to the school. DO YOU KNOW? • The differences between a job interview and an admissions interview. • How to respond to broad as well as pointed questions. • How to package all the information you need to share in a limited time. An average interview lasts 45 minutes.