If you have a college interview coming up, chances are you’ve already thought about what you’re going to wear (and hopefully you’ve decided against an ensemble of torn jeans and your favorite T-shirt from Six Flags). You may have even thought about how you’ll answer certain questions you think the admissions counselor may ask. All of this is very admirable, but it would be a mistake to think your interview preparations are done; because now it’s time to come with some questions of your own.

Colleges like to accept students who show a strong interest in attending their school, so one of your main goals in an interview is to make your interest clear. The best way to do this is by having questions ready that show you’ve given this thought and have put in the time to prepare.

Don’t waste the interviewer’s time by asking questions you could easily find answers to on the website (like how many students attend the school.) Instead, ask about things that really demonstrate your desire to learn more about this college or university. You might ask if many classes are taught by graduate students, or if the school sponsors lots of activities on weekends. Whatever you ask, listen carefully to the answer and don’t interrupt the interviewer; make sure the answer is complete before you ask your next question.

The key is being prepared, so make sure to come up with your questions in advance. Once you’ve accomplished this, you can give your full attention to picking out an outfit. In case you’re wondering, there are no hard and fast rules about interview attire, but you may want to give some serious thought to leaving your eyebrow ring at home.