Middle School Interview Tips

• 1-minute “elevator pitch”

• What social injustice breaks your heart?

• What is your typical homework routine?

• What are you currently reading?

• Be prepared to give a brief summary of your favorite books recently read.

• Be prepared to give a brief summary of your favorite extracurriculars. 

• How often do you help out around the house?

• What do you like to do to volunteer?

• Who would you invite to your 16th birthday?

• Describe your ideal weekend.

• How do you normally react when you meet a new adult? What about when you meet a new student your age?

• Are most of your friends good listeners or good conversationalists?

• Who was your favorite teacher and why?

• What are your top 2 favorite movies?

• What are your favorite games, puzzles, or apps?

• What are some of your favorite memories from your current school?

• What excites you the most about Middle School? What worries you the most?

• What are some of the favorite things you like to do with your family?

• What has been your favorite vacation?

• What do you hope your new school has?

• What questions do you have about our school?