College Interview Essentials: So....you think you can interview? - Softcover

Marx, Peggy Nash; O'Connor, Kyrie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1530137047 ISBN 13: 9781530137046

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Gaining admission into a college or university is more competitive than ever. Even if you have achieved a stellar grade point average, piled up community service hours, and knocked your written application out of the park, are you truly prepared for the one-on-one interview? You are one of many charming, articulate, and intelligent students—how are you going to stand out from the crowd?

This guide is how. CIC ( College Interview Counselors / Career Interview Coaches, LLC ) writers have been involved with top-level college admission interviews for over twenty-five years, and they’re ready to arm you with everything you need to know concerning communication and self-marketing. Remember, the interview is your single opportunity to impress the admissions committee in a live, one-on-one interaction. And, the post-interview write-up is included in your application file and could make or break your admission chances.

Given the texting, e-mailing, and online commenting of today’s world, your face-to-face engagement skills might not be as excellent as you suspect. So, let Peggy Nash Marx and Kyrie O’Connor help you sharpen those skills. Their advice is easy to understand, humorous, and effective. You’ll not just be ready for your interviews, but also eager to sit down with your top college choices and make yourself a clear selection for admissions.

You’ll be a confident, strong interviewee!

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About the Author

Peggy Nash Marx served as chairperson of a top New England college interview committee for many years. While working directly with admissions, she has managed the interview process for hundreds of diverse applicants. In addition, Peggy has trained high-level executives on how to succeed in public speaking and interviews. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Tufts University.

Kyrie O’Connor is a branding and marketing expert who has spent her career launching and building brands and businesses for Fortune 500 companies. Kyrie has interviewed hundreds of students as chairperson of a top college interview committee. She graduated magna cum laude from Tufts, and earned an MBA with honors from the Stern School at New York University.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1530137047
• ISBN 13: 9781530137046
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Farinato Max, Nash Mara
• Number of pages: 88
• Editor: Clive Michael