What does it take to get into Phillips Exeter?

Top 10\% of the class. Rigorous course load or independent work to supplement a less rigorous curriculum. ERB or ISEE scores in the 90th+ percentile. Glowing letters of recommendation from the past several years from his/her previous school.

What should I wear to an interview at Exeter?

For the interviews, most boys dress in khakis with a nice shirt and tie, and girls most wear skirts or dress pants. but remember even if you look really nice but dont have any personality, then you probably wont stand out. The source for some of the Exeter specific questions above is here.

What questions do private schools ask in interviews?

12 of the Best Admission Interview Questions for Your Private School

• What are your three favorite things about yourself?
• What are three things you’d like to improve upon?
• What do you do when you’re having a hard time in a subject?
• How do you like to spend your free time?
• What made you choose to apply to this school?

What do you wear to a private school interview?

If the private school is fairly strict, go for something like a pair of slacks or a skirt. For boys, wear a collared shirt or at least a t-shirt with no signs, symbols or pictures on the front. For girls, go for a shirt and slacks or a modest skirt with a pair of flats.

What are some good questions to ask former students?

In addition to our past students who have shared, we have found many questions that former alum have said including: What books do you like to read, recent books read, etc.? How would your friends describe you? What did you like most about the tour? Why Andover? Exeter? What subjects in school do you like the most?

What is the interview process like at Andover College?

First off, the interviewer wants to determine if and why you want to attend Andover. If you are a boarding student, he or she will ask about the challenges you may face being away from home (time management, homesickness, etc.) Then, they will ask you about your school, friends, and family!

What is the interview process like at Choate College?

An interview is like a conversation. Prepare for the interviewer to ask you tons of questions about yourself and why you want to go to Choate. Students who succeed at Choate are ones who have a good balance between their academic and social lives.

What are some trick questions to ask in an interview?

There are no trick questions designed to trip you up. Just stay calm, don’t be intimidated and strive to let the interviewer know who you are. One recommendation: my performance at my Andover view didn’t go as well because my interviewer asked me questions that didn’t fit with my personality.