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The Most Stupid College Interview Responses: The Threat

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Elizabeth Camche and Abby Fernandez

#3 The Threat

Interviewer: So why are you interested in this university?

Interviewee: You’re familiar with this building, right?

Interviewer: Yes, of course I am

Interviewee: Well it has my last name on it. My father would be very disappointed if you don’t accept me and it’s not pleasant for anyone when he gets disappointed.

Interviewer: Could we move onto your extracurricular credentials?

Interviewee: I enjoy watching lions stalking their prey on the discovery channel.

Interviewer: Wow- you know what? You sound absolutely perfect for our school!

Lesson: Even if your parents donated a ton of money to the school that’s interviewing you, it doesn’t mean they will accept you. Threats don’t work; they will just scare the interviewer away. Trying to impersonate Clint Eastwood will not make you any more intimidating, let alone the Godfather.

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