美國留學除了過考試關,就是要過面試關。面試之前要做好知識的準備,禮儀的準備以及問題的準備。這個問題的準備就是事前了解面試官會問哪些問題。事先了解面試官可能問及的問題,可以做到心里有數,提前做一個相關的準備,雖然可能不是原題,但是萬變不離其宗,轉來轉去基本還是那些問題。
一, 面試前中后的注意事項
面試前
1.提前準備好簡歷和申請文書并熟悉內容
2.突出優點, 讓學校覺得錄取了你會給學校增加色彩
3.多方位了解學校,向學校留下你對學校很感興趣的印象
4.準備好問面試官的問題
面試中
1.一定要準時
2.準備好紙和筆,以備不時之需
3.說話語速不要過快,表情自然
4.對沒聽懂的問題可以讓老師重復一遍,切忌答非所問
5.靈活回答問題,不要慌亂
6.如果視頻面試效果不好,可以改為電話面試,不要慌亂
面試后
1.結束時當面感謝,It’s my pleasure to talk to you today. 或者Thank you for your time and attention for the interview. 還可客氣的說Have a nice day
2.歸納總結自己面試時的不足之處,及時發郵件和學校解釋下原因,尤其是由于網絡信號不好,一定要及時和學校發郵件溝通。
3.進一步表達下,十分想去貴校。給校方面試官發一封感謝的郵件,以示禮節性的感謝以加深自己在他心目中的印象
二、面試常見問題解析
1.個人基本信息類
Couldyou introduce yourself to me?
解析:What is your name? Do you have an English name? What is your Englishname? How to spell? Why did you choose your English name? How old are you?Where are you from? Where is your hometown? What is the favorite thing aboutyour hometown? How would you describe your hometown? (可能會問到英文名字的由來,含義)
2.就讀學校信息類
Howwould you describe your school?
解析:How many students does your school have? Can you tell me alittle about your school? Which subject do you like best? Or what is your mostfavorite/least favorite subject/course/class at school? Why do you like it?Which is the least favorite subject? Which class is difficult for you?
?。▽W校相關信息,言之成理即可)
3.興趣愛好類
Whatare your hobbies or interests?
解析:先總體的列舉自己的興趣愛好,然后可以挑選一個或幾個來詳細講述, 例如 什么時候開始學習, 學了多久, 一周會花費在這上面多長時間, 有無參加過此類比賽,有無獲得過此類獎狀等
4.未來計劃類
Post-graduateplans
解析:這個問題對于高中孩子很難回答,大部分孩子可能都還不知道自己的本科計劃是什么。如果自己有明確的未來專業目標可以如實回答。如果沒有,可以巧妙的回答:“I’m not sure at present. But I will make a specific plan during myundergraduate study.”
Whatdo you want to study in college?
解析:如果有明確專業目標可以如實回答,如果沒有可以委婉的回答。比如: “I’m not sure at present. Butmy favorite subject is math, thus I think I may choose math as major incollege. I will ask my advisor for advice when I’m in Grade 11 and Grade 12.”
5.個人反思類
Whatdo you consider to be one of your personal strengths?
解析:可以從個人的興趣愛好來說:例如喜歡彈古箏,獲得過什么獎勵。。。。
亦可以從個人品質方面來說:例如樂于助人,經常幫助同學,到xx社區作志愿者等
也可以從個人能力方面來講:例如有很強的領導力,在學校是班長,組織力xx等活動
Whatdo you consider to be one of your weaknesses?
解析:對于自己的缺點,可以直說:如覺得自己不夠成熟,不夠仔細認真等等。不管是什么最重要的是要告訴面試老師你雖然有這些不足但你一直在積極的改進等等。