Admission Essentials Ep 4 | Interview

Welcome to our fourth and final episode of Admission Essentials, a four-part series that sheds light on the boarding school application process.

In this episode, we invite Leo Marshall, former Director of Admission and Financial Aid at the Webb Schools, to share what makes a good interview.

Featuring:
Daniel Szeto -   / danielszeto-sg  
Leo Marshall -   / leomarshall  

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:14 - What is the purpose of the interview?
02:21 - Do day schools and boarding schools view interviews differently?
03:54 - What does an ‘interesting student’ mean?
06:15 - What are the benefits of being ‘interesting’ versus just ‘driven’?
09:16 - What are some behaviors that ‘interesting’ students exhibit?
12:10 - How can students and families determine whether a school is the ‘right fit’?
16:58 - What should parents look for when researching a school?
26:15 - What should parents look out for during a campus visit?
30:35 - How can a child demonstrate knowledge and interest in the school?
32:42 - One final takeaway: don’t come in programmed; ask questions about things that are important to you
35:52 - Closing

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