The Private School Interview Vault - for families applying to grades 5-12
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Help Your Child Walk Into Their Private School Interview Calm, Confident, and Ready to Shine
From nervous and unprepared - to poised, authentic, and memorable!
Insider Strategies from a 20-year Admission Dean
Student + Parent Prep Resources
Step by Step Guides and Blueprints
Your complete toolkit to help your child ace the private school interview - crafted by a former Dean of Admission
Is your child applying to private school—and you're not sure where to begin with the interview prep?
You’re not alone in feeling the pressure
Private school interviews can feel overwhelming — not just for your child, but for you as a parent.
You want your child to walk into that room calm, confident, and prepared.
And you want to know that you, as a parent, are showing up in the best possible way too — poised, supportive, and informed.
But let's be honest:
Most families are left guessing.
What do admissions officers really want to hear?
How do you help your child be genuine without sounding scripted?
And what should you say — or avoid saying — in your part of the process?
That's where the PSIV comes in
With expert guidance from a former Private School Dean of Admission, you’ll walk into that interview knowing exactly what to expect, what to say, and how to stand out — naturally, confidently, and authentically.
Introducing The Ultimate Private School Interview Prep System - the PSIV
What's Inside The Vault:
Student Interview Question Bank
100+ questions admission officers actually ask - with guidance on strong vs. weak answers
Parent Interview Prep Guide
Exactly how to present your family story in admission conversations without undermining your child
Red Flags Cheat Sheet
What not to say, do or reveal (common mistakes that cost families opportunities)
Mock Interview Blueprint & Coaching Prompts
Step-by-step practice outlines so your child goes in calm and prepared
Printable Checklists & Confidence Tools
Stay calm, organized, and ready on interview day
The Vault Is For You If...
You’re applying to private schools for grades 5–12
You want your child to feel confident and prepared
You want to avoid rookie mistakes
Are you wondering about what you get inside the Vault?
Here is a Sneak Peek at some content included in the Mock Interview section:
Interview Questions
(Trusted Adult Interviewer: Ask one question at a time. After each answer, use coaching prompts as needed before moving to the next question.)
"Tell me a little bit about yourself. What are some things you really enjoy doing?"
(Purpose: Icebreaker, personal interests)
"What's your favorite subject in school right now, and what makes it interesting to you?"
(Purpose: Academic interest, genuine curiosity)
"Can you tell me about a time you faced a challenge in school, maybe a difficult project or a subject you struggled with? How did you handle it?"
(Purpose: Problem-solving, resilience, learning from difficulty)
With the PSIV, you not only get the questions to ask but also the prompts to allow you to dig deeper to get to the heart of what an interviewer is looking for from your child (and you!). This isn't a script - the mock interview blueprint provides proven strategies to help you practice realistic scenarios .
The Private School Interview Vault is a Great Deal Because it provides:
Expert insight at a fraction of the price
Prospective families often pay hundreds - or even thousands - of dollars for a single hour with a consultant. This Vault brings that institutional knowledge, refined over two decades, for just $127.
Long-Term Value
Lifetime access means you can use the Vault for future children or revisit materials as often as needed without additional charges.
Convenience
You get flexible access to resources anytime and anywhere, without the need for booking and rescheduling sessions.
Why Should I Trust This Vault?
I’m Jennifer Hines, former Dean of Enrollment Management at Noble and Greenough School in Dedham, MA. For 20 years, I guided one of the nation’s most selective private school admission processes, interviewing thousands of students and families. Throughout that time, I recognized clear patterns—what made applicants truly stand out and, just as importantly, what caused families to miss opportunities.
I created The Private School Interview Vault to give parents and students the tools and confidence I wish every family had before walking into that room.
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be prepared.
Recent Testimonials from PSIV users
PSIV offers a helpful tool to break down the process and provide valuable resources to aid in thoughtful preparation
“The interview process can seem very daunting and overwhelming. PSIV offers a helpful tool to break down the process and provide valuable resources to aid in thoughtful preparation. The program answers many ‘unknowns’ and helps you feel more prepared with tools, tips and red flags.”
— Parent of an applicant for 9th grade
The PSIV - Easy to use, insightful, and full of helpful information to help you and your child present your best selves
“This program helps do the heavy lifting so you can feel ready and prepared for the private school interview. It’s easy to use, insightful, and full of helpful information to help you and your child present your best selves to the school of your choice.”
— Parent of a 7th grade applicant
What about other options to prepare for Private School Interviews?
Search Engines/AI
Generic Advice, scattered, incomplete
No insider perspective
Leaves you more anxious
Individual Preparation (Consultants)
Consultants charge anywhere from $250-$500 an hour for interview preparation
Time intensive process that can last months
You get expert advice in the PSIV for just $127 (regularly $197) for a limited time! Lifetime access ~ all resources to download and keep
One-time purchase. Instant access. No hidden fees.
✅ All 7 Video Lessons
✅ Downloadable PDFs & Practice Blueprints
✅ Expert Tips from a Former Dean of Admission
Prepare for the interview on your own timeline; at your own pace
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vault
Question 1: What exactly is the Private School Interview Vault?
The Private School Interview Vault is a comprehensive, self-paced digital course designed to prepare students (grades 5–12) and their parents for private school interviews. It includes expert-led video lessons, printable guides, mock interview scripts, question banks, and coaching prompts — all crafted by a former private school Dean of Admissions with 20 years of experience.
Question 2: Is this only for students applying to elite or highly selective schools?
Not at all. While it’s built with highly selective schools in mind, the strategies, tools, and confidence-building resources apply to any private school admissions interview. Whether your child is applying to a day school, boarding school, faith-based academy, or arts-focused program — they’ll benefit from this preparation.
Question 3: How long will it take my child to go through the course?
Most families complete the student-facing modules in about 1–2 hours total, broken into short lessons. However, we recommend allowing a few days to a week for practice, review, and mock interviews. Everything is designed to be flexible, so you can move at your own pace.
Question 4: What if my child is shy or struggles to speak confidently?
This one of the reasons I built this Vault. Many students don’t naturally “shine” in interviews — but with the included coaching prompts, confidence boosters, and mock interview blueprints, even quiet or anxious kids can find their voice. The Vault focuses on authentic communication, not memorized answers.
Question 5: Will this make my child sound scripted or rehearsed?
No. My approach prioritizes authenticity and self-awareness. Rather than giving your child lines to memorize, I teach them how to reflect thoughtfully, answer questions naturally, and express who they are with clarity and confidence.
Question 6: Is there anything in the Vault for parents?
Yes. Included is a full lesson and guide specifically for parents — covering what to expect in your own admissions conversations, how to avoid sending mixed messages, and how to present your family’s story in a thoughtful, aligned way.
Question 7: Is this a live course? Do we need to schedule anything?
Nope — it's 100% on-demand. Once you purchase, you’ll get instant access to all videos, downloads, and resources. You can start the same day and revisit materials as many times as you’d like.
Question 8: Do you offer refunds if it doesn’t work for us?
Because this is a digital product delivered in full upon purchase, all sales are final. But I stand by the quality and depth of this course. If you commit to using it, you'll have the tools that come from more than two decades of admission expertise.
Question 9: Who created the Private School Interview Vault?
The Vault was created by me, Jennifer Hines, a former Dean of Enrollment Management with 20 years of experience at a highly selective private school (Noble and Greenough School in Dedham, MA). Over those years, I personally conducted thousands of interviews with students and families. The insights, strategies, and common mistakes I witnessed are built directly into this program -- so you are getting genuine insider knowledge that most families never have access to.
Question 10: Why should I invest in this when there are free resources online?
It’s true, you can find sample questions and general advice online. But the Vault gives you something free resources can’t: perspective from the other side of the admissions desk. After two decades in admissions, I know the difference between what seems helpful from the outside and what actually matters when decisions are made. This saves you time, stress, and potentially thousands of dollars in missed opportunities.