goldfarb1,
I always encourage students to wear clothes that they feel comfortable in. Too many times I have interveiwed students that spent more time worrying about their tie - or wearing high heels - than worrying about what they were saying during the interview.
Also - be prepared for what may be offered to you - in addition to an interview. An example - we try to offer the option of touring our 500 foot Training Ship KENNEDY to our prospective students/families. The problem - if folks do not have appropriate shoes - we cannot allow them onto the ship. If they had a change of of shoes - for example - sneakers - in their cars - they would have been allowed on board our ship.
If you are involved in any special program - i.e., Ccouts, JROTC, CAP, Sea Cadets - I encourage students to wear the uniforms of their special programs. Uniforms stand out!
Finally, what you wear is not going to greatly affect - one way or the other - your interview. What you want to avoid - is giving a bad first impression to the interviewer by wearing something in appropriate.
More importantly - try to make the best impression you can by looking good!
I wish you well through this process.
Fuji
Nobody will expect you to be in a 3 piece suit- but they will expect you to be neat, orderly and appropriate. Do that and then focus on what you want to say to them , and what you want to know from them. Interviews are not as easy for some folks as for others- so think about the things that you want to know about the school, the lifestyle, the academic program etc, and also think about what you want them to know about yourself. This is a chance not only to learn about the school but to make a good first impression as a thoughtful and mature person, so a little preparation is in order even for a basic informational visit.What you want to avoid - is giving a bad first impression to the interviewer by wearing something in appropriate.
More importantly - try to make the best impression you can by looking good!
I plan on doing an overnight at a few military colleges. I've got one planned at Norwich at the end of March. Was just curious as what I should wear when going to classes, etc...I was thinking just a polo and kahkis?
The most important thing when touring a campus is wearing shoes that are comfortable and sturdy as you will be walking a lot.
I also recommend asking admissions for suggestions. They don't bite.
Goaliedad,
Not only do we not bite...please find below a list of questions we give to all high school students who visit our office!
Fuji
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GREAT QUESTIONS TO ASK ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES
• How much does your college cost for Tuition, Room and Board and all other expenses?
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• What kinds of Financial Aid are available and how do I apply for funding?
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• What military options are available and do I have to enlist in the military?
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• What specific courses do I need to take in order to be accepted to your college?
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• When should I apply for admission and how can I improve my chance of acceptance?
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• How does your college use standardized tests (SAT/ACT) in evaluating applicants for admission?
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• Can I stay overnight and are there Open Houses so my family may visit?
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• Do I have to declare an academic major as soon as I apply?
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• What types of Cooperative Education and Internship programs are available?
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• What makes your college unique and different from other colleges?
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CRIPES!And if you happen to be a current JROTC member- do not be confused about your relative rank vs the Cadet 4th class private as was the unfortunate young man who visited last year during an overnight and insisted that as a JROTC Cadet Captain he was entitled and expected a salute from the Cadet privates that he ran into. He had an enlightening overnight visit I understand.