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What to do when you are invited for an Interview to get into a School

Tips:

  1. DO NOT STRESS OVER IT!! I cannot say this enough times, it is not something worth stressing and losing sleep over. If you feel really unprepared, try looking at some youtube videos for school interview questions.
  2. MAKE SURE YOU APPEAR CONFIDENT!! The last thing you want is for the interviewers to notice your nerves and tell you calm down. This immediately sets the impression that you get nervous easily and could lose you the spot, even if you’ve performed exceptional on the written test. Sit on the chair comfortably, don’t slouch and maintain eye contact.
  3. DRESS APPROPRIATELY!! If you have a school uniform, wear it. Even if it is an informal interview, you want to appear like you proudly representing your school, leading them to believe you would proudly represent their uniform if you are a potential candidate. If you don’t have a uniform, don’t go buying a suit or something, wear something that is in-between casual and formal.
  4. KEEP FIDGETING TO A MINIUM!! If you are someone who tends to move around a lot or is constantly playing with their hair, try to keep it to a minimum. This is very distracting to the interviewer and may cause them to focus more on what you are doing with your hair rather than what you are answering. A good tip would be to channel the energy to playing with your fingers under the table so they don’t notice it.
  5. HAVE A GENERAL IDEA ABOUT CURRENT WORLD ISSUES!! The questions can range from global politics to the most recent shoplift in the city so make sure you have some knowledge about what is happening with the world. If you don’t know anything about the topic they ask, a sample response would be “I am not in a position to offer my opinion about [insert topic] however, I would love to look into it and gain a deeper understanding”
  6. BE GENUINE, DON’T TRY TO SUCK UP TO THEM!! Interviewers can tell when someone is being genuine and honest with their answers and when people are sucking up to them, so say what you want to say, not what you think the interviewers will want to hear.
  7. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE QUESTIONS TO ASK THEM!! By asking about certain aspects of the school, you are showing an interest of wanting to attend. Try not to ask questions that can be answered on their school website, this just shows that you are lazy and didn’t bother reading the website for the answer.
  8. TRY TO SELL YOURSELF TO THE INTERVIEWERS!! The school wants well-rounded students who are willing to have a go at everything. For example, if you only do sport, show an interest in doing something less arduous or on the opposite end of the spectrum, like music and vice versa. If you are passionate about something, bring it up and discuss it with the interviewers that you want to start a club about it.
  9. DON’T BE NEGATIVE ABOUT YOUR CURRENT SCHOOL!! Never say anything about your current school. Be positive and tell them what is good about your school and what you will miss if you do leave. Be careful not to sound like you really don’t want to leave. Finish your answer with “I will miss……..however, I believe I can find new friends or fit in to the [insert school] community”
  10. TAKE A SECOND TO THINK TO CONSTRUCT AN ANSWER!! Think before you speak. Listen to the question and take time to construct your answer to ensure you’re to the point. Try to avoid saying um, ah, well, like, yep, yeah, nah.