<p>I'm applying for prep schools and I'm going to talk to their golf coaches and orchestra conductors during or after the interview. How should I prepare? What are some questions they could ask? Thanks!</p>
<p>You mean how should you prepare for talking to the golf coach and the conductor? Or are you asking how to prepare for the interview?</p>
<p>I would think that speaking to a coach or someone like that would be more about getting your questions answered, and less of an assessment. So, I would come prepared with questions about their programs.</p>
<p>CC actually has [a</a> whole board](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/]a”>Prep School Admissions - College Confidential Forums) for prep schools! They might be able to help you more. Good luck!</p>
<p>irishrabbit-I was just wondering that if they were going to ask me questions what questions would they ask and how would i prepare</p>
<p>MissGen-Thanks! I’m new so I couldn’t find it… haha!</p>
<p>Coaches naturally want to know if you are a good candidate for admission and if you have what it takes to be an impact player. So, come prepared to discuss your academic and athletic qualifications (e.g. grades, test scores, stroke average, tournament results, etc.). Take a look at [Advice</a> for Junior Golfers Who Want to Play College Golf](<a href=“http://golf.about.com/od/juniorgolf/a/jrcollegegolf.htm]Advice”>Golf). Although this site relates to college, it seemingly offers good advice to potential prep school golfers as well, especially its suggestions to prepare a DVD of your golf swings and a resume. Good luck!</p>
<p>Since I’m a boarding school sports/arts coach (I’m protecting the details of my exact identity) I can at least talk about this from my perspective, in case it helps anyone out there.</p>
<p>Sometimes the admissions staff will contact me and ask me to meet a candidate who is interviewing. They give me a little bit of information about the student (very little) and they remind all the coaches that at this point, we don’t know who may or may not be offered admission, so this is informational only. When I meet with the student, it’s an informal, friendly session, usually only lasting 10-20 minutes (I’m almost always scheduled for my free period during the school day.) I’m mostly there to answer specific questions that the student has, which is why it’s a bonus if he/she has looked at our website carefully and asks some good questions. I also talk about my philosophy and what the opportunities are like for a new student. I ask questions about what the applicant has done/accomplished previously in the sport/activity; I ask what is it about the sport/activity that sparks his/her passion for it. I’m not trying to stump the applicant or ask questions with a right or wrong answer; I’m trying to get a sense of him/her. I do my best to put the kid at ease so I can see him/her shine. I’ve never asked about grades or academic record–that’s the job of the admissions office.</p>
<p>Afterward, I’ll write up a little paragraph on my impressions of the student. I’ll make some assessment as to skill level, but in a talk-only interview I don’t pretend to have the whole picture. We’re much more interested in whether or not this kid seems like the kind of person who would thrive in the environment at our school.
For what it’s worth, we want every kid we meet to be a phenomenal player and person. We are looking for the best in you; we are not harping on your every small flaw. Relax and know that when you are meeting with a coach or activity leader, that person is really hoping that you’re the one to come and make a splash in the program Also, most coaches/conductors do not have the power to make or break your admission offer. We’re just another piece of the puzzle.
So smile, relax, ask good questions, and try to imagine what it would be like working with this particular adult for a few years in your favorite activity.</p>
<p>Best of Luck!</p>