I can t give you any better advice than this. If you try to be something you re not it usually comes across loud and clear. Picture the interview as a conversation you might have with a good friend or an older brother or sister and not an interrogation. Remember the interview is about who you are. Just about everybody who applies to college believes they have a special skill or talent-and they re probably right.
Many students don t go beyond mentioning their strengths.
A good interviewer might ask you to give examples of a time when you ve demonstrated leadership-and if you re not expecting the question it may take some time to find the answer. If there s a weakness in your curriculum or something you need to explain make sure you do. It may be the best opportunity you have to address any personal challenges you ve faced. Writing an essay helps as well but there is a difference between you writing about it and talking about it in person and if you re worried about how to tackle such a touchy subject I have a few suggestions. Do your homework on the school.