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attending this institution. In other words, you demonstrate strong moti-
vation, clear thinking, and a sense of purpose. Moreover, your experience
confirmed you made the right choice.
The same principle holds true when asked “Why did you major in
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I chose history because I always enjoyed the rigorous tradition of analyzing
events, fomzulatirzg tlzeories, conducting research, and writing reports. WJzile
many people may think this is not a useful major, I believe it has prepared
me well for the type of work I want to do. History really helped me develop
some excellent research and writing skills, especially in using computers. I can
quickly analyze most issues or problem and reformulate them into agenda
item for directing brainstorming and group problem-solving sessions.

Other questions you may be asked about your education relate to your
achievements, grades, and your future. You might be asked

If you had to do it all over again, what would you have
changed about your college education?

This question tests your judgment concerning everything from choosing
an institution to selecting a major, taking courses, and participating in
educational life. It may also probe what you feel you have learned from
the college experience. There are many ways to respond to this question
- both positive and negative. We suggest that you again focus on the
positive. If, for example, your grades were not exceptional and you lmow
the interviewer knows this, you might want to take a potential negative
and turn it into a positive:

rfr had to do it over again, I would have spent more time developing good
study skills during my first two years. Like many other freshmen and
sophomores, I quickly got involved in extracuwicular activities. I joined
eve ything and my grades suffered accordingly. I really got down to business
during ny junior year and my grades improved considerably. I just wislz I
had done that earlier.

This answer demonstrates that you recognize your grades were a negative.
It also demonstrates that you learned and improved yourself.