<p>On a similar note, I’m wondering where everyone stands on the following:</p>
<p>At a school I’m applying to, there is an interview and then a day visit a week or so later. Obviously I will be dressing professionally for the interview, but for the day visit is it acceptable to conform to the relaxed dress code of the school?</p>
<p>Why aim for the minimum acceptable when you can aim a bit higher and, perhaps, impress the adults you meet a bit more? In other words, I would suggest wearing something similar to what you wore at your interview. Relax after you’re accepted . . . until then, dress to impress!</p>
<p>what if you are a girl? what are some ideas to wear?
and when you’re at a campus visit do you observe any classes?</p>
<p>@RoloPolo</p>
<p>If the relaxed dress code for the school is jeans acceptable/collared shirt, then for a day visit (going to classes and stuff), I’d go with the higher end of the dress code. Not necessarily jacket and tie, but maybe button down/sweater with khakis.</p>
<p>During the interview, do you use ‘big’ words? Do you talk like you’re a genius or do you talk like how you usually do?</p>
<p>Speak like you would to any friendly adult, for Pete’s sake! No bad language, no slang, no Thesaurus-talk - just you. If you try to be something you’re not, it will be obvious and hurt your chance to be admitted.</p>
<p>@rebelangel- Thank you so much. I don’t speak ‘slang’, and I never have my life, so that won’t be a problem. 
Yes, I got that part- Be myself! That’s what I’m going to shoot for. Just a thought though, do some people actually talk like they’re geniuses? Would that be natural? Do you think the interviewer would rather have somebody who talks with ‘big’ words, but naturally, or somebody who just talks like themselves, and doesn’t use ‘big’ words?</p>
<p>SSATfreak - people want honesty. That’s it. They want to know who you are. Some kids might naturally use different words than you, but the point is “naturally.” The unnatural use of words is immediately identifiable. That you have a large vocabulary, that you are able to read and write effectively, will be apparent to the interviewer in your grades, SSAT’s and teacher comments. </p>
<p>In the interview, use the words that you would naturally to make your points. And don’t give this topic one more nanosecond of worry.</p>
<p>rebelangel- Thanks a lot for the insight. I won’t worry about if for more than a nanosecond anymore. 
I guess I’m all prepared for the interview now!</p>