+1 kinnem.
For posters that are also trying the SA route, those questions were comparable to what our DS was asked during his nom interview.
DS was also asked:
1. The last book you read that was not assigned by a teacher.
~~~~ That was easy for him because he just finished Black Hawk Down.
2. If he thought that the invasion of Iraq was just and worth the cost?
~~~~ Imagine being 17 and answering that question.
3. The last current event article that struck his interest and why?
~~~~ Not a problem for him because his intended major was Govt.
4. What is your career field choice and why?
~~~~ Pilot was his, and his response was tied back to his other answers....i.e. what he walked away with from reading Black Hawk Down, his intended major, and current events. How it was not about flying fighters and flight suits since he was 6, or because Dad flew Strikes, instead it was about the mission itself, supporting his military brethren for our country.
Questions vary from interviewer to interviewer. As kinnem stated the interviewer maybe looking for something in particular, in this case I agree it is how you adapt and overcome. That is the military world....adapting and overcoming.
For our DS, it was more about being well rounded and how decisions are not black and white, there are shades of grey. What would he do if he was in the shade of grey.
Interview questions may seem off the wall, such as, the music you listen to, or your favorite video game. The point is the interviewer has a purpose in the questions. Maybe it is to make the candidate feel comfortable or to find a starting point for conversation. Maybe it is for insight in a different manner. Maybe, they already know you are a lock and want to get to know you.
The thing is to remember, as we say every yr. The interviewer/s know you are 17/18. They get the pressure you are feeling. Trust them to keep this in mind during the interview. Don't think of it like visiting the dentist for wisdom teeth extraction. Think of it as hanging out with your parents friends on your deck answering questions they are curious about regarding why you want this life. You wouldn't be nervous, you know why, and you are just proving to them you know why. A PMS will be your support system next yr. and they personally care about you, they want you to succeed. Just like your folks friends.