How to Dress for a Private School Interview

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Every school is different, but many students at private schools favour a more preppy look - or are made to dress a certain way by strict uniform policies. Are you interested in making the best impression you can with what you will wear to a private school interview? This article has your covered from head to toe.

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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 school's 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.

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 for boys.

Make sure that your hair is clean and you have styled it nicely. For girls, a ponytail or bun is out of your face and will allow the interviewer to see your dazzling smile (although this may not be possible if you wear a mask to public places). For boys, if you have long or short hair, just ensure that it's not messy and in your face. Make your hair slick and clean by washing it really well the day before your interview. Wash and comb your hair.

Wear only modest makeup. 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.

Use your manners. 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.