<p>Without stating the obvious about how the interviewer asks you about your EC's and whatnot, what other questions do they ask? Do they ask about what other schools you apply to? If so, how would you respond to the question considering the fact that the school you interview at is more or less not your number one choice, but is still a well-rounded and academically rigorous and you would still want to go there, without it showing? Is applying to only one school a good idea, if your current school is basically your back-up plan or safety? </p>
<p>How would one respond to an interviewer who asks about the other schools you apply to, without it seeming that you prefer them (the other schools) over the school you are interviewing at? </p>
<p>All the schools I plan on applying to are all great, and I would LOVE to go to any of them. I don't have a number one or number two, but would still apply to more then one school to increase my chances - Therefore if the interviewer asks, assuming that schools want positive contribution and guaranteed contribution to the student body, what would you say, without (a) seeming that you like the other schools better (which I don't because I like all the schools equally) or (b) seeming that the school your interviewing at is a last resort or second choice (once again, no, because all of them are great and I don't prefer one over the other)?</p>
<p>One of my interviewers did ask which other schools I applied to. I applied to quite a few so I didn’t mention all of them. He didn’t ask why I specifically applied to the others though just which ones. He did let me the that the odds of getting in to his school were low because of so many applying. I told him that I knew that, but I still was trying He was very nice about it.
Other questions I have been asked are:
What book are you currently reading for pleasure? Why did you choose that book?
What did you get on the ACT/SAT?
What is your class rank?
What are your ECs?
How do you get along with your team mates? (he knew I played sports)
What is the last thing you did with your team that was not during the actual game? Do you get together outside of school?
What do your friends tease you about?
Do you have any siblings? Describe yourself from one of your siblings point of view.
One interviewer knew I was from a small town so he asked how I felt about different religions, etc. How would I live and show my beliefs to others.
What will be the hardest part about leaving home?
There are more questions, but there really isn’t any that stand out! My interviewers were all nice. You really are just having a conversation with someone you don’t know All of my interviewers talked about their school. I hope this helps! After the first one, it really is no big deal.</p>
<p>Some of the questions I was asked were:
What is your family like?
What kind of books do you like to read?
After 10 years (after college) where would you like to be?
Why don’t you like your current school/ Why are you applying to (school name here)?
If you could change one thing about your current school, what would it be?
Why did you pick (insert school here)/ Why do you like (school here again)?
What do you like to do in your spare time?
How would your friends describe you? (Sometimes how would your BEST friend describe you)
What is your favorite extracurricular and why?
How do you feel about boarding? (unless you are a day student)
And if you’re applying for a year beside freshman, how would you feel being a new kid/ adjusting to a new school?</p>
<p>Hope this helps! They will also ask general questions.</p>
<p>This thread is so helpful. It goes beyond just the usual, ‘why this school’, ‘what are your strengths/weaknesses’, what is the last book you read. Anything else that you were asked?</p>
<p>What schools did you apply to?
What books have you been reading recently for pleasure?
If you could change one thing about adults, what would you change? (I had fun with this one)
If you could change one thing about teens, what would you change?
Why do you want to go to our school/boarding school?
Describe your family.
Describe your friends. Why are you friends with the people you’re friends with?
Describe your current school. What you do like/dislike about it?
What is your favorite subject in school? Why?
What is your least favorite subject in school? Why?
Describe your extracurricular activities, hobbies, and passions.
How much homework do you get a night?
What did you do last summer?
What did you do last weekend?
Have you ever moved?</p>
<p>Also, be prepared to ask the interviewer one or two questions after the interview. Do not ask questions like, “What’s the student teacher ratio?” or “How many AP courses do you offer?” Those could be figured out on the website. Ask questions about the feel of the school. Ask about what the interviewer likes and dislikes about the school, if they could or would change anything, common qualities they notice in students, etc. But, more importantly do not coach yourself for the interview. </p>
<p>@PreppyDude123,
It’s cool that you’re looking at schools early (that’s what I did, I began my search in October of seventh grade) but don’t worry about the interview yet. Trust me, the longer you spend worrying about the interview, the more nerve-racking it will be.</p>
<p>Thanks so much guys! This is really helpful! </p>
<p>@ifax108, Better early then never. I’m not too worried about the interview - It’s just the fact that it’s one of the most integral parts of the application, so I just want some background info on it before I head into the application process.</p>
He was very nice about it.