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1、 1 HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR PARENT INTERVIEW By The Testing Mom If you are applying to a private kindergarten, the parent interview is just one of the hoops youll be jumping through. Many gifted programs, charter and magnet schools interview parents as well, although not nearly as frequently. Why do
2、schools interview parents? They want to learn more about the child who is applying, and who better than the parents to tell them that. They want to know how serious you are about their program. They want to know the kind of person you are whether youll fit into their community, volunteer and give wh
3、en needed, and whether youll be cooperative to work with or a thorn in their backside when an issue arises. Admissions directors want to give you the chance to get to know them better, to ask questions, observe, learn more and determine whether or not the school really is right for your family and c
4、hild. The interview is just one piece of the puzzle that the director will look at when deciding whether or not to admit your child. While doing well with the interview wont get your child in, doing poorly may certainly keep him out. What is an interview like? They range from the director sitting in
5、 a room with several sets of parents doing Q&A to the director with two families together, to the director sitting down one- on-one with you. Some directors ask all parents the same questions in a structured interview. Others just let the conversation flow like an informal conversation. Many directo
6、rs of Admission are very cordial and good at getting you to feel 2 comfortable so youll open up and talk freely. Others may be harder to connect with. Ive always told parents not to judge a school by the director of admissions. Sometimes she isnt all that representative of the rest of the administra
7、tion. Make sure that you have a chance to see the school director speak and meet some of the teachers before deciding which school is the best fit. What advice do you have that will help us do well at our interview? The important thing is to make the director like you so shell offer your child a pla
8、ce and youll have the option of saying yes or no. Be yourself. In your mind, tell yourself that this is your first choice school. Youll be more enthusiastic and appealing. If you go in with a ho-hum attitude, the interviewer will sense your ambivalence and wont be impressed. No matter what questions
9、 you are asking yourself privately, dont be tentative or reluctant about your interest in the school. When talking about your child, tell memorable stories that bring him to life in the directors eyes. Be concise. Dont ramble. Dont interrupt the interviewer. Remember, she holds the key to your child
10、s admission. Dress appropriately to the school. For a more formal school, wear a suit or nice dress, but dont overdo it with accessories and jewelry. For a more progressive school, you can be a bit more casual, but look like you care and put in some effort. Dont call the director by her first name u
11、nless she introduces herself that way. Be on your best behavior as you wait for the interview to start. If you are rude to the receptionist, shell rat you out. 3 Admissions directors will respond positively to: sense of humor, warmth, your ability to relate, maturity, confidence, enthusiasm, intelli
12、gence, a focus on your child, seeing that you understand your child well, knowledge of current events. Admissions directors will not respond well to: name dropping, arrogance, insincerity, impolite behavior, lack of interest, going over her head, being too low key, negative comments, inability to ex
13、press yourself, being uninformed, expecting her to sell you on the school, a cynical attitude. Save your most important interviews for the end. Youll do better. Remember, its not about the director of admissions convincing you to want them. Its about you convincing the director of admissions that yo
14、ur child and family are a great match for the school. This is like a job interview. You want them to say “yes” so that you can decide if you want them. Even though your mission is to convince the school to want your child, you should be privately evaluating the school, the director and the vibes you
15、 are getting. Does this feel like a place your child would love to go every day? Should both parents attend the interview? If two parents are in the picture, you should both attend. If you are in the midst of getting a divorce, youll have to decide whether coming together is right for your situation
16、. Ideally, youll come together, showing the director that you are the kinds of parents who can put your differences aside and do what is best for your child. But if you cant be in the same room together without a fight, dont come together. If you are a single parent, you can come alone or bring someone who is very involved with your childs life like an uncle or aunt. How should I prepare for the inte
