<p>Are there any answers that you should AVOID saying doing interviews? Like if they ask you “what would you bring to the community” would you want to avoid saying your friendly and stuff?</p>
<p>¨I want to go to boarding school to gain idependence¨ dont ever say that ■■■■■</p>
<p>“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity” I said it and I’m sure countless others have. While it is true, I looked back and said I must have sounded like a goober</p>
<p>I want to get in to a good college–may not seem that bad, but probably everyone says that!!</p>
<p>i want to get into a good college seems as though you view boarding school as but a stepping stone - doesn’t reflect very well on the individual imo</p>
<p>avoid making your answers short and to the point. make the interview flow like a conversation. the interviewers aren’t looking for that awkward kid who talks like a robot. they want an outgoing bright student!</p>
<p>Just be yourself! It’s okay to say most things, so long as you’re genuine.</p>
<p>Oh, and ask questions to the interviewer, such as “Why did you choose to work here?”. It shows that you are interested in them as well.</p>
<p>I checked on the Andover site and they have two columns, one for interviews and one for tours. Web I call, should I tell them what times I want for both? And what cones first, the interview or tour?</p>
<p>And great pointers laughalittle.</p>
<p>i don’t think “i want to go to school xyz to get into university xyz” is a good answer at all, i don’t think it would reflect well on the individual. i know that andover kind of emphasizes not looking at it as a stepping stone to college but an experience in itself.
also, asking your interviewer questions is good (not random ones, like what’s the name of your dog, but pertinent ones if you catch my drift…)</p>
<p>Bump… Ten char</p>
<p>@BronxKid why is “going to boarding school to gain independence” a bad thing? just wondering…</p>
<p>If you can be witty, that would boost your interview a lot! It shows that you have some personality, yet can still keep the discussion serious</p>