미국 명문 보딩스쿨에 지원하는 학생들은 이제 대부분 준비가 끝났을 것이다. 원서 마감이 다가오고 있는 지금, 이 학생들은 이제 무엇을 해야 할까? 원서가 다 갖춰졌다 해도 긴장을 늦출 수는 없다. 곧 명문 보딩 스쿨들이 지원 학생들을 대상으로 인터뷰를 할 것이기 때문이다.
미국 명문 보딩 입시에서 인터뷰는 합격 여부를 결정하게 될 수도 있는 매우 중요한 부분이다. 그만큼 인터뷰 준비를 잘 해야 한다. 여기서 잘 해서 합격의 기회를 잡을 수 있도록 오늘은 인터뷰 예상 질문과 대답 예시 몇 가지를 소개한다.
학교마다 자체적인 인터뷰 질문이 있겠지만 어느 학교의 인터뷰에서라도 기대할 수 있을 만한 단골 질문들이 있다.
1. Why are you pursuing a boarding school education?
Schools are going to be curious about what you’re looking to get out of a boarding education. Be prepared to explain how you think their particular school will enable you to achieve your goals.
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2. What is the most important thing you can learn in school?
You may want to think outside the box about this one. Yes, academics are critical to educational success, but what else? How can boarding school prepare you, completely, for future success?
3.What is your current school like? What do you like about it and what would you change?
Showing that you’re invested in your education, wherever it is, demonstrates the kind of dedication for which boarding schools are looking. Be honest and let them know what you value.
4. Describe your personal strengths and weaknesses.
This is a question you’ll hear time and time again throughout your adult life. From boarding schools to potential employers, people are always curious about your levels of self-awareness.
5. Are you involved with extracurricular activities?
Chances are, if you’re pursuing boarding school, you’re an active and engaged individual! From athletics and the arts to more niche hobbies, it’s important to show how you spend your time and that you’re skilled at managing it.
6. Tell us about an accomplishment that has made you feel especially proud.
This can certainly be academic-related, but it doesn’t have to be. Perhaps you’ve coordinated a fundraising or volunteer effort, written your own music, or helped a family member in need — the important thing here is passion.
7. Tell us about a time where you’ve demonstrated leadership.
Again, this is a great opportunity to showcase how you are able to take initiative whether in the classroom, on the field, or in a lab. Boarding school is a place where leaders are created, show them your potential.
8. What do you think you might study in college?
You may not know, and that’s okay. This question is more to show that you’ve at least considered what your future may look like and what might like to learn. Don’t dwell on the details, but be sure to have some aspirations to share.
9. Tell us about your family and personal life.
Just as important as your education and future goals, boarding schools want to see a well-rounded person who values community. This is a chance to show your personality and talk about people and places that are important to you.
10. What questions do you have for us?
And you better have some! This will show that you’ve done the research and have a point-of-view about your educational future. They will want to see that you have your own criteria for success.
미래교육연구소는 미국의 명문 보딩을 비롯해 명문 데이 스쿨, 크리스천 데이 스쿨에 진학을 하려는 학생들의 지원 과정을 도와주고 있다. 이에 대한 도움이 필요하면 아래로 문의 또는 상담 요청을 하면 된다. <미래교육연구소>


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