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Sports at both Hotchkiss and Tabor are amazing. Sports can really help you if you can make varsity your first year. Being able to make a positive contribution to their teams will help you, regardless of level.
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If it’s just 1 or 2, probably not much. Just explain to your interviewer what happened.
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Try not to look nervous. I wasn’t really nervous, so I don’t know how easy or hard that may be. If you come across confident, interviewers will really like that. Definitely look put together. Don’t have your hair in a messy bun and look like you just woke up. Tabor does have a dress code, but for my interview which was virtual, I just wore a nice shirt and leggings(couldn’t see my pants anyway). I suspect your interviews will also be virtual since you live pretty far from all of these schools, but in the small chance they are in person, try to adhere to the schools’ dress code. Be yourself during the interview. Don’t try to put up a front because interviewers will know. After the interview, say thank you and then email a thank you after the interview. When the interviewer says “email me with any questions,” they mean it. Do stay in contact with the interviewer if you need anything or want to update your application. Make sure to research the school before the interview. Coming across knowledgeable about the school puts up a big green flag that you actually are interested in attending. When interviewers ask you “so why our school?” Bring up specific details and mention any programs that make the school interesting to you. Make sure to be polite at all times.
My biggest and best piece of advice is to apply to some less selective schools, which it seems you are open to, and to also apply to a variety of schools. This is something I am extremely thankful I did, because I had good results on M10. Go on boarding school review and filter schools. If you tell me what exactly you want in a school, I can help give you some school suggestions if you’d like. Are you open to all girls schools?
I didn’t apply for FA but I know a little bit about it. Since you say you are a family of 3 including your sister, If I’m correct you have 1 involved parent? If that’s so, FA shouldn’t be a problem for you to receive if a school really wants you.
Attend virtual information sessions. This will really help you get a feel for the school. Talk to current students or check out students’ instagram pages. This will also give you insight on the community.
Feel free to reach out with any questions.