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&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Arial&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;The college interview: it&#39;s the one moment where you can show your true personality, and is the final step after countless hours of preparation you&#39;ve put into perfecting your application. Just as you want your admissions essays to be as polished as possible, your appearance during the interview should be equally refined and thought-out. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Arial&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Arial&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Usually, college interviews are conducted with alumni in informal settings like a local coffee shop or sometimes even in the alumnus&#39; home, so the dress requirement isn&#39;t nearly as strict as a professional job interview. You&#39;ll want to dress respectfully (so no sneakers, T-shirts or jeans) but you can still let your personality come through in your clothing choices. If your style is preppy and you&#39;re applying to Dartmouth, don&#39;t hesitate to pull out the tartan patterns and let your inner Blair Waldorf or Chuck Bass shine through. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Arial&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;For guys, some general fail-safe rules are to wear dress trousers in a dark hue. However, pressed chinos can also be dressed up with a blazer and work equally well. For colder weather, a sweater and shirt combination is classic and appropriate. A tie isn&#39;t necessary but can be used as an accent piece for an otherwise plain outfit. As for shoes, lace-up shoes are generally too formal--instead, opt for a pair of leather loafers in either black or brown. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Arial&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Where the ladies are concerned, the emphasis is on a restrained respectability. A knee-length pencil skirt paired with a blouse and jacket is a refined and classic route. Wearing heels is advisable, and heeled boots are a strict no-no. Girls shouldn&#39;t wear too much jewelry--especially anything flashy or distracting.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Arial&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Ultimately, the most important thing to wear to a college interview is your confidence and personality on your sleeve--though these should preferably be wrinkle-free and end an inch below your wrist.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-01/34934019.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Arial&quot; size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;-Posted by Adrien Field&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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