Admissions Counselor Interview Questions
Go Back1. What questions do you have for me?
2. Walk me through your approach with students who are undecided on their major.
3. Presenting accurate reports and documentation is an important part of being an admissions counselor. How would you describe your written communication skills?
4. What unique qualities can you bring to our school?
5. If asked, how do you believe your coworkers would describe you?
6. How much of each student's background do you like to learn?
7. In your opinion, what are the top 3 functions of an admissions counselor?
8. What is the most creative way you have helped a student overcome a challenge?
9. If you were a college mascot, what would you be and why?
10. What are your favorite resources for helping students discover potential career choices?
11. Under what circumstance would you suggest a student change majors?
12. How often do you monitor the progress of the students on your academic roster?
13. How often do you take work home with you?
14. What do you know about the culture at our school?
15. How familiar are you with the undergrad and graduate programs at our school?
16. Tell me about yourself.
17. How would you describe your work ethic?
18. What do you find most rewarding about being an admissions counselor?
19. As an admissions counselor, understanding sources of inspiration is important. Who has inspired you in your life and why?
20. Why do you want to work as an admissions counselor at our facility?
21. What did you think of your admissions counselor when you were an undergraduate student?
22. When have you worked among a diverse group of people?
23. We are asking for 8 years of experience in an academic environment and you have just 5. Why do you think you are qualified for this position?
24. What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job?
25. Tell me about your leadership qualities and how those help you with leading your students.
26. When faced with a problem, are you more likely to jump into solving it, or are you the type to carefully assess the issue first?
27. What would you do if a student on your academic roster was failing a course?
28. If you could have any superpower to help you do your job, what would it be and why?
29. All of our candidates must pass a criminal record check and education verification. Is there any reason why you would not be comfortable with this?
30. What is the craziest thing you've ever done to promote your school to potential students?
31. What is your current salary?
32. What is the most unusual college application you've ever seen?
33. How do you handle stress on the job?
34. Do you consider yourself a team player? Why?
35. As an admissions counselor you will often be privy to sensitive situations. Do you think honesty is always the best policy?