For most students, the prospect of college interviews can evoke a mixed feeling of excitement and nerves. As you prepare to take this next step in your academic journey, it’s important to understand the nuances of this interview process. To shed light on it, we invited Disha Sethi to another episode of The Headmaster Help – a series where we bring industry experts to talk about their experience with college admissions. Disha is an accomplished Investment Management Consultant at FactSet with a background that includes a Finance and Economics degree from Babson College and a Master’s in Financial Analysis from the esteemed London Business School.
In our candid conversation, Disha shared her perspective as an alumni interviewer for Babson College. We delved into the details of the interview process, uncovering some valuable insights that you might find helpful while navigating through your interviews.
Our conversation commenced with an exploration of Disha’s journey towards becoming an alumni interviewer, whether or not there is a specific profile university looks at for the role of interviewers, and what made her take up the role. Further, she also shed light on some of the most common mistakes applicants make during their interviews and tips on how to avoid those by being their authentic selves in front of the panel.
Shifting the spotlight to the interview itself, Disha recounted what interviewers look for when they sit across from a candidate. Beyond responses to questions, she emphasized that interviewers aim to uncover the candidate’s thought process, adaptability, skillset, ability to navigate through challenges, and the energy they bring to the campus. These attributes help the interviewers gauge the applicants’ fit for the university. Moreover, she addressed a question that is often asked by candidates – do interviews substantially influence the admissions process?
She further talks about the art of leaving an impression on your interviewers through thank you notes and emails which mark as a good tool to highlight specific parts of your conversation with the interviewer to help them remember you better. These notes and emails are simple yet impactful gestures of gratitude that help candidates amplify their recall value.
Lastly, she gives some interesting advice to students who are preparing for their alumni interviews. Make the most of your interview and gain some insights into the process with our latest episode!
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