Can I have some tips on getting into EHS, Deerfield Academy, or Hotchkiss?

gardenstategal
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:07:47 +0000

DS was asked “Tell me what your current school is like.”

Overall, they want to know what you observe in your current situation and present a topic on which you are the expert. Family questions are similar. Schools aren’t trying to trip you up on these – they’re trying to get to know you and see you in the best possible light.

You might be asked what you’ve read recently (not for school), how you do your homework, how you like to spend your free time.

While it’s good to think about questions in advance, DON’T prepare bunch of answers. This should be a conversation. The AO will be thinking about how you’ll fit into their community, what kind of roommate you’ll be, etc. Outside of “I really want to stay at home – this is all my parents’ idea”, you can’t go too wrong. Be yourself!