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College Interview Coaching

Many college bound students forget to prepare for their college interviews, but just like interview coaching, during college interviews we can learn to express ourselves with confidence and clarity to our prospective undergraduate and graduate schools recruiters and admissions counselors. We can help you with both the content preparation (what you say) and performance (how you say it) of interviews.

Time spent on answers to typical college interview questions like “What have you learned from a big mistake?”) and the deceptively tricky  “Tell me about yourself” questions, that's more than most people do. The deeper work, however, lies in practicing with an impartial person who will provide candid, honest feedback and provide pointers on how to improve your performance.

Our College Interview Coaching services not only helps you craft answers to commonly asked questions -- our College Interview and Confidence Coach Bill Johnson offers 20 years experience of educational instruction and acting experience to illustrate and help people learn to be the relaxed, confident student you know yourself to be. Bill offers techniques for calming your nerves, speaking with concision and clarity and successfully building rapport with college recruiters.

He will help you find the language to convey your strengths and the confidence to communicate with ease during these important college interviews.

We can also offer video services to further help you improve your performance and prepare you for online interviews and video applications.

Below are our College Interview Coaching Packages:

College Prep Package - $500

This package includes four (4) sessions that cover:

  • Content preparation for college interview questions
  • Deep dive into the "Tell Me About Yourself" and one other question
  • One Dress-Ready Mock Interview
  • Feedback on your Dress-Ready Mock Interview and tips for improvement

Advanced Placement Package - $700

This package includes five (5) sessions that cover:

  • Content preparation for common college interview questions
  • Deep dive into the "Tell Me About Yourself" question
  • Two Dress-Ready Mock Interviews
  • Feedback on your Dress-Ready Mock Interviews and tips for improvement
  • A 30-minute Video Interview after your two Dress-Ready Mock Interviews
  • Written feedback on your Video Interview

Honor Roll Package - $1000

This package includes six (6) sessions that cover:

  • Content preparation for common interview questions
  • Deep dive into the "Tell Me About Yourself" question and one other
  • Two Dress-Ready Mock Interviews
  • Feedback on your Dress-Ready Mock Interviews and tips for improvement
  • Two 30-minute Videotaped Mock Interviews after your two Dress-Ready Mock Interviews
  • In-person feedback after the 1st Videotaped Mock College Interview and written feedback after 2nd Videotaped Mock Interview

Individual College Interview Preparation

You can also purchase College Interview Prep sessions "ala carte," but we recommend at least two sessions: the first to develop your strategy and identify distinctive stories that illustrate your strengths and the second session to practice a smooth delivery. The Interview Sessions that don't include video services are $125 while Video Mock Interview session are $250

Common College Interview Questions

Below are just a few common college interview questions we can help you prepare for:

  • Tell us about yourself.
  • Why are you interested in this University/College?
  • What failure or mistake have your learned from?
  • What leadership opportunities have you been a part of?
  • Tell us about your family.
  • What makes your story unique?
  • What have been your most impressive accomplishments and what do you want to do with your education?
  • What are your strengths? Give an example of your strengths in action.
  • What are your weaknesses?

Contact Bill to schedule an appointment or schedule a free 20-minute call

Bill Johnson
Job Interview & Confidence Coach
503-560-4908

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Kristin Schuchman, MSW
Career Counselor & Solopreneur Coach

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Kat Depner
Personal Style & Wardrobe Consultant
503-862-7233

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