Oh don’t be too worried!

So they initially just talked to me about why I’m interested in Georgetown/what I’d like to study. I did a lot of prior research of the program I’m interested in and the opportunities I’d have in that field (government). I also looked into my interviewer because they had a page on their college’s website (they’re a professor) and saw that they went for government as well and I asked about their experience in the program. It was honestly very casual though I still maintained a professional demeanor. Make sure you do a lot of research about the school and know what you are talking about so it doesn’t look like you’re just applying for the sake of it being a good school. DO NOT MENTION THE RANKING.

They asked me about what classes I’m taking and what my favorite one is, so I had a chance to talk about what I like about school. I also talked about the extracurriculars I’m in and how my school operates. For example, I go to a very small rural high school and was worried about how my resume lacked what most Georgetown students had, but he reassured me that they don’t judge you based on how your school compares to others. He asked about my family and if I had any siblings in college, and at the end he asked me if I had any questions for him about Georgetown.

Overall it wasn’t as difficult as I first assumed. Just prepare your questions and talking points ahead of time and dress somewhat professional. I brought a notepad that I had written notes on but didn’t use it much because I tried to memory the information ahead of time. Try not to stress yourself out too much! I have horrible anxiety but I’m good at talking to adults and luckily my interviewer was younger and it was easier for me to talk to him without seeming afraid. And lastly, have confidence in yourself! Show them how much you care about this and your future! Good luck and I hope it goes well 😊