How to Dress for a Private School Interview
Do your research., Pick your outfit., Make sure that your hair is clean and you have styled it nicely., Wear only modest makeup., Use your manners.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Do your research.
Firstly, it's important to find out whether the school is critically strict; you can find this out by going to the schools website and reading their school rules and statement.
If the school has a school uniform policy, it's likely that they would hold rigid standards about the way a student should dress.
By finding out whether the school is super strict or just conservative, you'll be able to prepare your apparel accordingly. -
Step 2: Pick your outfit.
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.
If the private school is not so strict, you can probably get away with a more casual look and even some dark jeans (with no rips or holes).
Wear something nice and avoid features that make huge statements.
Clothing can tell a lot from a person, so try for limited make-up girls and no hats boys. , For girls, a ponytail or bun is out of your face and will allow the interviewer to see you dazzling smile.
For boys, if you have long or short hair, just ensure that it's not messy.
Wash and comb your hair. , Looking very "glam" is likely to backfire and may make you seem less focused on academics.
Apply a light powdered foundation and nude lipstick, if any.
You want to look put together, without coming off as overly focused on style or looks. , Remember to give a good impression by shaking the interviewer's hand and smiling.
When the interviewer addresses you with statements or questions, make sure that you are attentively listening and are following what he is talking about.
On the drive to the school, possible think up at least one question that you can ask the interviewer when prompted; this shows that you have an interest in your education and will be a valuable asset to the school. -
Step 3: Make sure that your hair is clean and you have styled it nicely.
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Step 4: Wear only modest makeup.
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Step 5: Use your manners.
Detailed Guide
Firstly, it's important to find out whether the school is critically strict; you can find this out by going to the schools website and reading their school rules and statement.
If the school has a school uniform policy, it's likely that they would hold rigid standards about the way a student should dress.
By finding out whether the school is super strict or just conservative, you'll be able to prepare your apparel accordingly.
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.
If the private school is not so strict, you can probably get away with a more casual look and even some dark jeans (with no rips or holes).
Wear something nice and avoid features that make huge statements.
Clothing can tell a lot from a person, so try for limited make-up girls and no hats boys. , For girls, a ponytail or bun is out of your face and will allow the interviewer to see you dazzling smile.
For boys, if you have long or short hair, just ensure that it's not messy.
Wash and comb your hair. , Looking very "glam" is likely to backfire and may make you seem less focused on academics.
Apply a light powdered foundation and nude lipstick, if any.
You want to look put together, without coming off as overly focused on style or looks. , Remember to give a good impression by shaking the interviewer's hand and smiling.
When the interviewer addresses you with statements or questions, make sure that you are attentively listening and are following what he is talking about.
On the drive to the school, possible think up at least one question that you can ask the interviewer when prompted; this shows that you have an interest in your education and will be a valuable asset to the school.
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