Interview at private school

[benchmarrow]

hello- my 16 year old niece has an interview at a private boarding school in the hope of getting an academic scholarship. She is going for a 2 day interview- but i was wondering what sorts of things they would ask her- i already thought about future career, achievements already, hobbies and interests..but could anyone suggest anything else?

thanks

[Lil O'lady]

It depends on the school's ethos and the 'sort' of person they want to have. At a guess they will be assessing how well your niece fits in, how she reacts to making new friends etc. as well as her academic ability.
It's a bitter situation to put a child in but there will be so much competition for the place that the school can be really picky about who they accept. I suggest for her own happiness that your niece simply acts as herself as she normally is, and answer any questions / do any tasks as honestly as she can to the best of her ability.

[benchmarrow]

thank you

she is a lovely girl and is currently at a state school where she sticks out like a sore thumb for being nice and clever. She wants to get away from all the people who have bugged her for the last 5 years..by not going to the only local college. Good luck to her! She has 3 A*s already taken a year early so i guess it's if they think she will 'fit in'

[Lil O'lady]

Well good luck, and I hope it all comes good for her

[kira000]

Its about atitude as well. How she tackles problems and issues, both academic and life. What her work ethic is like, what she enjoys doing, what she is like as an around person, someone who contriibutes more than just academic results; ie, groups, clubs, activities, social abilities.
As Lil said it will depend on the school too. read the prospectus carefully, see if you can pick up any hints on there "thing", could be music, art, drama, sport, public works.
God Luck!.

[Ice.Maiden]

Agree with all of the above. I went to private schools, and the whole thing isn't just about academic ability. Often there are smaller classes, so the student gets more attention, but remember, parents are paying for the "privilege" of expecting passes - which usually happens. Your niece'll be amongst others who've only ever known boarding/private schools, so a mature outlook's necessary. Tell your niece to show an interest in what goes on at the school, to listen and to have answers ready about hobbies & interests. If the school puts an emphasis on music, for instance, perhaps your niece could enthuse about that. One thing you can be sure of, is that she'll develop confidence, which'll stand her in good stead for adult life.

[benchmarrow]

Thank you for your help.

She seemed very positive about the interviews- she had three- one with a housemaster, one with the head of sixth form and another with a chemistry teacher. She impressed them with her welfare prefect work and her riding for the disabled work. She liked the school a lot- but of course there is a lot of competition for the scholarships. We find out in a couple of weeks.

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