<p>My son is going to have an interview with a college admission's counselor and it will be held in a private prep school. What do you think a male should wear for an interview in this type of setting? We don't know this school's typical dress code, if that matters. The interview will be held outside of typical school hours.</p>
<p>I would go with dress pants (khaki would be fine too), button down shirt, and a pair of loafers.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t be afraid of adding a nice sweater in this weather.</p>
<p>Most importantly, he should feel comfortable in the clothes he wears. It is not a good thing to give off an uncomfortable vibe at an interview.</p>
<p>I agree with the khakis and buttondown, sweater or blazer, tie only if comfortable with it. No jeans. </p>
<p>In NYC? I would dress up rather than down.</p>
<p>He feels comfortable in a shirt and tie, so that is not a problem. I just thought, but was not sure, that a tie is over doing it. I thought about a collared button down shirt, nice sweater, pair of new dark Dockers and leather dress shoes. He does not own loafers (you can see how “preppy” he is), and I don’t want to invest in a pair now. He never could wear them because he always fell out of them! Would this ensemble be adequate? No, this school is not in the heart of NYC, but is not too far from Manhattan.</p>
<p>Should he wear the blazer, and if so, with or without a tie? He has 2 blazers (2 slightly different shades of navy blue) sitting in his closet.</p>
<p>^ I agree the young man should feel comfortable in the clothes he’s wearing. I’d skip the blazer and tie unless (a) he’s comfortable wearing them; AND (b) that’s the dress code at the school he’s interviewing at. DD interviewed at two academic privates … one required blazers and ties for boys, and the other discouraged formal dress.</p>
<p>I tried to look up the school’s dress code, but could not find it. The pics showed mostly casual clothing. I’ll give him decide between the sweater or the blazer. Thanks everyone.</p>
<p>BTDT. I have seen all kinds of dress at these interviews. So long as he is neat, he will be fine. A collared shirt and tie are great if that is what he is comfortable in, if not khakis and a polo shirt also work. Sneakers are fine, a lot of boys do not own dress shoes. Jeans and sweats are out, but I have seen kids wear them and get in.</p>
<p>mamom, I have seen kid inappropriately dressed for interviews at some other schools too. I don’t know if they got in or not, but they were wearing inappropriate attire (ie:gym shorts, jeans with holes and a sweatshirt). My son is not one who will argue over what he is going to wear. If a sportcoat and tie is what is proper, he’ll gladly wear it. I think I will just suggest that he choose between the blazer and the sweater with collared shirt. He has dress shoes, so shoes are not a problem. He knows that jeans are not appropiate for an interview.</p>
<p>I don’t think a jacket or tie is necessary. A nice sweater over shirt, as mentioned by above, would be appropriate around NYC area. As long as shoes are not sneakers, he should be fine.</p>
<p>I live around NYC area, and my kids are at a private school where there is a dress code.</p>