Ask YC: college interview tips.

5 points by s_baar 18y ago ↗ HN

I am a junior interviewing at a college CS department in a few weeks. I plan to ask about the student's attitudes, aptitudes, how they adapt, and how their prospects or outlooks change. I also plan to inquire about what I should do over the summer specifically to prepare; job, classes, etc. as well as a few miscellaneous questions about the curriculum.

Any do's and dont's would be appreciated.

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shawndrost 18y ago ↗

Maturity is the best thing you can convey. To that end, it will benefit you to appear to have (and to have) your own things going on: ask questions that will tell you how to accomplish your future goals. For instance, if you're a programmer and you're interested in startups, ask about entrepreneurship on campus, on-campus attitudes around that, etc. Similarly, do not ask how you can best prepare for college -- college isn't/shouldn't be a destination.