If your child is applying to private school for middle school or high school, he can expect to have an interview with a member of the admissions (招生) team. There are some common questions that many students applying to private school can expect to experience. 【小题1】

·What recent current events has interested you?

Students should think through their views and speak knowledgeably about the events. 【小题2】 Therefore, it’s beneficial for them to start following current events before entering a private school.

·Why are you interested in our school?

It’s better if the student has visited classes at the school or spoken to teachers so that she can speak in a firsthand, vivid way about why she wants to attend the school. Clichéd (陈词滥调的) answers such as, “【小题3】” or answers like, “My dad said I would get into a really good college if I go here” don’t hold much water with admissions committees.

·【小题4】

Students should be prepared to speak about their area of interest, whether it’s music, drama, or sports. 【小题5】 Private schools tend to encourage students to try new things, and sharing with the admission officer a desire to try a new sport or get involved with art is a great way to show a desire to grow and expand.

A．Your school looks great.

B．What do you do outside of school?

C．The goal of the interview is to get to know the student.

D．This is also a chance for students to share a new interest.

E．How do you develop personal interest outside of school?

F．Many private school history classes require students to read the news every day.

G．Your child can practice answering these questions to be fully prepared for the interview.