What questions are asked at the 'parent interview'
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Anonymous
| We have our parent interview next week- What questions will they ask? |
Anonymous
tell us about your child... why u think this school would be a good fit... what u hope to get from the establishment... Just be yourself, relax and have good conversation. Watch the body language....lol |
Anonymous
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Tell me something about your child that was not included in the application.
Describe one of your child's weaknesses (I said DD was 1 month from cutoff and therefore typically the youngest in the grade). Relax, if it's a fit, you'll both know it. Good luck. |
Anonymous
| oh and they'll say of course you know you're expected to give substantially to the school either with time, money, and ideally, both. |
Anonymous
| What are your goals for your child for the next academic year. If yours and the school's are miles apart, everyone is going to end up unhappy. |
Anonymous
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They will ask to what other schools you have applied. I think they are trying to gauge how likely you are to accept if admitted and whether they are first choice or not.
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Anonymous
I've been on 5 parent interviews. Not one AD said this. I also haven't been asked what other schools we've applied to in an interview, although most applications ask. |
Anonymous
We were asked what other schools we applied to on our interview with a DCUM big 3. And this was more like an oh btw at the end. We also casually mentioned volunteering time, but no mention of money was ever made. |
Anonymous
| How about attire? DH does not work at a suit-wearing job. Should he still wear a suit or does that look fake/desperate/pretentious? (I'm assuming the AD can tell from the application info that he would not wear a suit to work) |
Anonymous
| Wear whatever looks ok, matches the culture of the school, and feels comfortable. I honestly don't think the ADs are making notes that say "nice family but dad was in khakis - reject"! |
Anonymous
| 16:09, DH and I once got into small spat on this. He wanted me to dress more casually (he was wearing a suit), but I refused. I had to go into work right after the interview, so I was not going home to change. I was in suit as I had a lot of meetings out of the office that day - not like I was rocking a red carpet dress. |
Anonymous
| We've been through several interviews now & expected all sorts of tough questions. The most common, however, and often the main focus of the interview: What questions do YOU have for us? Can be challenging to have enough questions that hit the right note -- showing knowledge of the school, positive thoughts about the school, but still interested in getting more info., without hinting at ambivalence about the school. Second most common: we see your child has applied to x schools. How are you going to decide/what criteria will you use? |
Anonymous
| What do you hope an education at our school will provide for your child? |
Anonymous
| Here's a zinger we were not expecting.... how does DD get along with her siblings? |
Anonymous
We are choosing to apply only to the schools we really liked and that we know our DD will love. While we have a first choice in mind we will have to accept a spot in whichever school offers us financial aid. Is there a way to either diplomatically state this or is it best to skirt the issue altogether? We have been advised by a friend who has gone though the process to just tell all they are our first choice, this somehow does not feel right. Any and all advice is appreciated. |