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Hi if I am interviewing for an avid survey online for college how may answer to this question for an AVID interview "What is the biggest obstacle that you have ever had to overcome, and how did you do it?"
Hi if I am interviewing for an avid survey online for college how may I answer to this question "What is the biggest obstacle that you have ever had to overcome, and how did you do it?"
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Fatima Mushir
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Austin, Texas
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Fatima’s Answer
Definitely self reflect on the biggest challenges/obstacles you have faced in your life. Think about how you felt at the time and what you did to try to resolve it. Life will throw all sorts of challenges in your way. What matters most is how you overcame it, and it made you stronger from going thru that experience. This will tell the interviewer that you are strong & resilient and can get thru any obstacles.
Muzammil Alam
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Muzammil’s Answer
The toughest challenge I've faced in life has been my own mindset—the false stories I told myself about why I wasn't reaching my goals.
Actually, this is the biggest challenge for everyone: your own mindset. It's the most dangerous thing stopping you from living the life you want.
To truly overcome obstacles, you must show that your fears and "if onlys" are untrue.
Yes, it's tough to do this... to fight the lies and turn your obstacles into motivation, but it's definitely worth it.
Hope this helps, best of luck!
Actually, this is the biggest challenge for everyone: your own mindset. It's the most dangerous thing stopping you from living the life you want.
To truly overcome obstacles, you must show that your fears and "if onlys" are untrue.
Yes, it's tough to do this... to fight the lies and turn your obstacles into motivation, but it's definitely worth it.
Hope this helps, best of luck!
Zsófia Cseke
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Zsófia’s Answer
Hi Cal, it's about self-reflection. Think about a time when you faced a tough situation or went through a challenging period in your life. Why was it hard for you, and what steps did you take to overcome that rough period Make sure it's a personal experience that you truly went through, so it feels genuine. Don't stress about how big or important the event was—everyone finds different things difficult. Briefly explain how you managed to find a positive outcome or moved to a calmer state.
Michelle M.
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Hello, Cal !
How exciting that you are approaching a college interview which you have learned how to do by being in the Advancement Via Individual Determination Program ! The AVID program itself doesn't administer the college interview, the particular college does. The AVID Program would have trained you in critical thinking, communication skills and writing to help you be college ready. What a great program !
You will have to do some life review for any possible questions you may be asked on the interview from a college. Think about your life - your accomplishments, barriers you've overcome, bittersweet moments. You can even write these experiences out to better retain the memories for when you do interviews. Ask your AVID Program instructor for additional instruction on communication and how to focus and have eye contact with the interviewer. Let the instructor know if you're not yet fully comfortable doing this. You will have to relay information about your own life and learn about the college's mission in order to feel comfortable, confident and natural during any interview.
No matter what question you are asked about your life, give it a positive vibe and put it in the context of personal growth. I always advise people in this situation not to over dramatize with sob stories. You never know who will be evaluating your interview so try to make all the questions direct, upbeat and experiences that have a happy ending.
If you do not know how to answer college interview questions, see if your AVID Program will do simulated practice interviews with you so you can get the feel of college interviews as well as constructive feedback. Don't be shy, the college really wants to know about you !
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best moving forward !
How exciting that you are approaching a college interview which you have learned how to do by being in the Advancement Via Individual Determination Program ! The AVID program itself doesn't administer the college interview, the particular college does. The AVID Program would have trained you in critical thinking, communication skills and writing to help you be college ready. What a great program !
You will have to do some life review for any possible questions you may be asked on the interview from a college. Think about your life - your accomplishments, barriers you've overcome, bittersweet moments. You can even write these experiences out to better retain the memories for when you do interviews. Ask your AVID Program instructor for additional instruction on communication and how to focus and have eye contact with the interviewer. Let the instructor know if you're not yet fully comfortable doing this. You will have to relay information about your own life and learn about the college's mission in order to feel comfortable, confident and natural during any interview.
No matter what question you are asked about your life, give it a positive vibe and put it in the context of personal growth. I always advise people in this situation not to over dramatize with sob stories. You never know who will be evaluating your interview so try to make all the questions direct, upbeat and experiences that have a happy ending.
If you do not know how to answer college interview questions, see if your AVID Program will do simulated practice interviews with you so you can get the feel of college interviews as well as constructive feedback. Don't be shy, the college really wants to know about you !
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best moving forward !
Juanita Joubert
I am a writer, financial accountant, social media manager, and publisher
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Juanita’s Answer
Personally, I don't think anyone can answer this question on your behalf. But what I think you should do is take a couple of minutes and start thinking about the most difficult time of your life. Why was it the most difficult time of your life, and what did you do, either physically or emotionally to get through that rough patch. I don't think they only want to know about the physical things you did, but it's about how you can handle stress and challenges during college. They want to ensure that you will be able to handle the things they will be throwing at you during your studies. I hope I explained it correctly.
Nicole Urbanek
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Nicole’s Answer
Hi Cal,
This question can feel a bit overwhelming, and there's no one right answer. I recommend thinking about a time in your life that you experienced a challenge and consider how you would answer things like why was it challenging, how did you feel when the challenge happened, and what do you do to overcome it, how did you feel when you did? Sometimes it can help discussing this question with a friend or family member as it may give you ideas in details to include.
This question can feel a bit overwhelming, and there's no one right answer. I recommend thinking about a time in your life that you experienced a challenge and consider how you would answer things like why was it challenging, how did you feel when the challenge happened, and what do you do to overcome it, how did you feel when you did? Sometimes it can help discussing this question with a friend or family member as it may give you ideas in details to include.