"During my undergraduate program, I received a low grade on a chemistry project. When I approached my professor about the low grade, he said, 'You can do better. I expected more from you.' I was taken aback at first, but once I had time to absorb what was said, I realized that he expected more from me because he had high expectations of what I could do. It was a compliment and a challenge rolled into one! I re-did the assignment with more passion the second time around. My grade improved significantly, and I thanked that professor for holding me to a higher standard."

Think of a time you received feedback or criticism that was hurtful or surprising. Discuss how you reacted productively. Tell a story that shows the interviewers how you took the criticism and learned from it. Talk about how you successfully implemented changes in response to the feedback and how you will continue to do so as a student at Auburn University.