So my kid did well on the interview but ended up choosing Banneker.

Experience was

You wait outside a room for a five to ten minute interview with only a couple of questions.

The question my kid got was basically tell us about a book you read recently and break down what you liked/didn't about it.

Then 10 minutes later, you're done.

Kid thought the point was to be able to have a reasonable thesis, show you're intellectually curious, and communicative.

Anonymous wrote:OP, sorry most of these responses haven't addressed your question!

My kid served as an interviewer in 11th grade. FWIW, I was surprised when DC told me that one of the things applicants are evaluated on is whether their responses reflect SWW values or mission or somesuch. So make sure to take a look at the school's "About" page!

Not OP. Thanks for this. Very helpful (and kind).

Anonymous wrote:Has anyone gotten a no yet?

Two years ago, they sent out a mass email informing of non-selection to interview.

OP, sorry most of these responses haven't addressed your question!

My kid served as an interviewer in 11th grade. FWIW, I was surprised when DC told me that one of the things applicants are evaluated on is whether their responses reflect SWW values or mission or somesuch. So make sure to take a look at the school's "About" page!

I think more might come tomorrow and all will be sent by Friday. My guess is that those with the highest scores are getting the first invites and it will proceed from there. I could be wrong, though. They could be sending by reference number or by ward. Who knows? What is clear is that we'll all know one way or the other by Friday.

Guys, I think we missed it.

I'm not sure if notices are going out alphabetically, but our last name is in the W's and we received an invitation to interview.

First half. No email

Anonymous wrote:Nothing either way here. Name is in the second half of the alphabet.

Is it alphabetical? We’re also in the 2nd half.

Nothing either way here. Name is in the second half of the alphabet.

Has anyone gotten a no yet?

Anonymous wrote:We are thrilled they got an interview. Does anyone have any advice for preparing for the interview and essay writing? Are you able to post the interview guidance that was given last year? Thank you!

The school didn't give you guidance?

None for us either -- but thought our chances were better -- is this all the emails? Are they done?

No email for us. It was an outside chance.

We are thrilled they got an interview. Does anyone have any advice for preparing for the interview and essay writing? Are you able to post the interview guidance that was given last year? Thank you!