In recent years, an increasing number of U.S. colleges have started sending their admissions officers abroad to promote their programs and to recruit students from other countries. These admissions officers visit local educational agencies, schools and sometimes introduce their institutions at education fairs.

　　最近几年，很多美国的大学拓展海外课程并且广泛从海外招生。这些学校招生处查看当地的教育机构和学校，有时候到教育部引进自己的学校。

　　For international applicants, especially undergraduate students, these events provide an excellent opportunity to meet representatives, learn more about the universities or colleges that they represent and perhaps be interviewed.

　　对于留学生来说，尤其是本科生，这些活动为他们提供了绝佳的机会和学校代表见面，了解即将申请的学校，以及面试。

　　While admissions interviews typically aren't mandatory for international undergraduates, there are some ways to make an interview with admissions officials from U.S. educational institutions go smoothly, whether at an international college fair or during a one-on-one appointment.

　　入学面试不是强制性的，但是对于本科留学生也是有一些方法可以与美国学校的招生本面试进行顺利的，不论是在国际大学洽谈还是一对一的面试。

　　以下就是留学生在入学面试出彩的几个步骤。

　　1. Know where to find an admissions officer: It is ideal to meet admissions officers during a scheduled, one-on-one interview. Normally, local educational agencies can organize such interviews, but the applicant might have to be a client of the agency first.

　　1. 了解从哪去找招生负责人：最理想的状态就是在安排好的时间和招生负责人进行一对一的面试。一般来说，当地的教育机构会组织类似的面试，但是申请人必须首先成为机构的会员。

　　Otherwise, the applicant can plan to attend an international educational fair, where institutions typically will each have a booth. Applicants should also pay attention to notifications from the admissions offices at schools they are interested in to see if their representatives are traveling anywhere close by.

　　申请人还可以去参加国家教育市场，一般会有一个摊位。申请人还要关注想申请的学校公告，看是否有学校的代表到附近的地方。

　　The disadvantage of talking to an admissions officer at a college fair is that the environment can be really noisy and your conversation might be interrupted.

　　在大学招生市场跟招生老师面试最大的劣势在于周围的环境很吵，你的谈话很可能被打断。

　　2. Make sure you know what to bring: Applicants tend to want to bring their complete application package, including transcripts, test scores, personal statement, recommendation letters and a portfolio. While they should be prepared with relevant materials, the applicant should be really familiar with his or her materials, and able to answer related questions quickly.

　　2. 想好你要带什么：申请人倾向于带上完整的申请材料，包括成绩单，考试分数，个人陈述，推荐信和一个公文包。申请人要准备好相关的材料，对自己的材料很熟悉，能很快回答出相关的问题。

　　Meanwhile, the applicant should do some research before the interview, and go into it knowing the basic facts, history and mission of the institution. This will absolutely impress the admissions officer, and make your application more persuasive and your interview more memorable.

　　同时，申请人在面试前要做好调查，仔细了解学校的历史，基本概况和目标。这必然会给招生的老师留下深刻的印象，让你的申请更具说服力，也让面试记忆深刻。

　　3. Remain confident during the interview: It is crucial to be confident when meeting a college representative. There are a few ways to help make a better impression, such as answering the questions thoughtfully but concisely. This is not to say that you should boast, but take time to respond to the representative's questions honestly and sincerely.

　　3. 面试的时候保持自信：在面对学校代表的时候一定要保持自信。有一些方法可以让你获得好印象，比如在回答问题的时候认真思考仔细回答，并不是让你吹嘘，但是诚实真诚得要花时间去回应代表的问题。

　　Take time to properly introduce your strengths and talk about your potential. This will not only raise the admissions officer’s interest to get to know more about you, but also impress him or her with yourcommunication skills and your ability to think logically and quickly.

　　花点时间整理谈谈你的长处和潜力，这不仅会让招生老师对你萌生出兴趣，你的逻辑思维以及交流技巧也会让对方印象深刻。

　　4. Know what to avoid during an interview: First of all, never go to an interview without preparation. At the interview, do not brag, but also do not be overly modest – a frequent mistake international students make while interviewing.

　　4. 了解面试的时候该避开什么：首先不能毫无准备地参加面试。面试的时候不要过度吹嘘也不要过度谦虚——这是很多国际留学生在面试的时候常犯的一个错误。

　　When talking to the admissions officer, do not hesitate too much and avoid using words like "um" or "hmm." Stick to concise language.

　　当你和招生的老师谈话的时候，不要犹犹豫豫避免使用一些语气词像“um” 或者“hmm”，尽量用简介准确的语言。

　　Finally, do not forget to ask for a business card from the representative so that you can follow up after your interview.

　　最后，不要忘了向代表要一张名片以便可以后面了解自己的面试情况。