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[quote=Anonymous]My daughter interviewed for 6th a few years ago. For 6th, the admissions folks were all incredibly warm and friendly. They were just trying to get to know a little more about her (favorite classes, activities she enjoys outside school, etc). She did not get any of the hard questions that a student would get for HS admissions. You should probably have her practice saying what her favorite classes and activities are and why (kids like to answer the bare minimum so encourage her to explain the why even if she’s not specifically asked). Unique activities are great to mention as long as they are legit. She should also have an answer for why she’d want to switch schools—can be a very light answer—smaller classes, all girls, etc. Maybe prior to each different interview peek at the website and try to find something in particular that interested her about that school (club, elective, course, etc). Also come up with some questions for her to ask about the school (can be kid-friendly in her realm of interest—what electives or sports do they offer, do they have plays, how often is PE, do they get to do experiments in science, do they get to go on field trips (post covid). Coach her to keep the questions positive.

Separately it’s a good idea if you as parents have your answers somewhat aligned with hers in terms of her interests, and activities. Do not overstate that she has a passion for science if she’s going to say she love reading and language arts. Keep in mind during the parent and student interviews, they are just trying to get to know you better and the more you can leave them with a specific positive lasting memory the better. This is where unique activities can come into play—tons of kids play soccer and do well in school—try to think of something she or your family does that is slightly unique. Or make a common activity more specific (I love basketball—I play on a travel team, I play fantasy basketball—my favorite player is x, etc)
Good luck![/quote]

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