<p>I was wondering is there an interview form like Andover or something along those lines? Thanks for the help.</p>
<p>I didn’t have to complete anything, so I don’t think so.</p>
<p>They just ask you random questions that aren’t specifically tailored to you?</p>
<p>That u are even asking this question suggests u haven’t filled out the prerequisite Part 1 of the application on Gateway. Hotchkiss won’t even schedule an interview if u don’t submit that electronic form first.</p>
<p>If you’ve already submitted Part 1, I can’t imagine what else they could possibly need for an interview.</p>
<p>GMT- Actually, they do. I had my interview way back in November, but didn’t complete the Candidate Profile until the next month.</p>
<p>I kinda botched the first part, not offering much in terms of ECs, what should I do, I was in a huge rush as my mother was concerned interviews were going to be filled up ASAP.</p>
<p>I even saw a typo in my candidate profile.:(</p>
<p>@prepschoolhopes, then Hotchkiss must really want u, because they refused to schedule an interview for my S.</p>
<p>GMT- I think they changed it this year or something. Everyone I know applying to Hotchkiss got their interviews out of the way before the Candidate Profile was submitted. I think you only need to fill out the inquiry form.</p>
<p>Hey guys, just wanted to ask, but how was your interviews like? was it short or long? and what kind of questions did they ask. </p>
<p>Please reply! cause I found that my interview was actually quite short and I dont think my interviewer knows much about me from what I say. In my mind, I still have lots to say, but my interviewer did not ask even when I prompt her to ask more by asking whether she had any more questions! Help please!!! Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>My interviewers were both great, so I don’t remember many questions ecause it was so conversation-y.</p>
<p>They asked:</p>
<p>Favorite school subject? Why?
Least favorite? Why?
Do you like to read? What books do you read? (talk genres, but be specific)
What do you want to be when you grow up?
What are your parents’ jobs?
What are you interested in? (then they’ll ask questions about that topic)
WHY THIS SCHOOL? (This one’s important)
Are you applying to any other schools? (be honest, but it might help to say your parents are forcing you to widen your range in schools)
Then they will ask if you have any concerns/questions. Prepare some. Even if CC has answered your questions, it looks good to have some.</p>
<p>You’ve got to give the feeling that you really want to go to their school. Prep schools like high yield rates.</p>
<p>This list is by no means comprehensive and I’m sure others could add.</p>
<p><<what are="" your="" parents’="" jobs?="">> Who’s going to Hotchkiss, the applicant, or his or her parents?</what></p>
<p>At several schools, my international relative was asked that question. At one place, they asked what about grandparents!!!</p>
<p>Most application forms ask parents’ occupation and work addresses anyway… One school asked grandparents’ addressees. Not sure if we should list heaven.</p>
<p>I think it’s to get an idea of how well off the family is.</p>
<p>I had my interview Jan 22nd or around that date and it was my 3rd interview out of 4 on my trip to visit all the New England schools I’ve decided on. I found that unlike my previous 2 interviews, my interview for Hotchkiss was very intimidating…the woman who interviewed me was pretty nice…she and I had a lot of things in common and at all 4 schools they had a blue piece of paper where they had guided questions and they noted things down every once in a while. But yeah, like I said…the Hotchkiss interview was definitely the most “professional” or intimidating I would say. I have a lot of friends who attend there currently so I met up with them after and they gave me a sort of different tour than I received prior to my interview. Again, it is different for me as I am applying as a one-year senior…but also really considering being a repeat junior. It really helps to contact athletic coaches and meet with them because the interviewer is impressed by that. I play squash at a very high level and it’s almost like being recruited. They want to know what you can offer besides academics.</p>
<p>Interviews are really predictable. Of all the ones I did, they had about two questions unique to each school. Most of them ask of your favorite subject, why, EC’s that you’re passionate about, favorite books, how you got started in the BS process, etc.</p>