Interview FAQs

A: Your interview is a wonderful opportunity to share who you are, what excites you inside and outside of school, and how you'd like to contribute your unique talents and interests to enrich the Dana Hall community. It also provides you another chance to learn more about Dana Hall School. There's no need to be nervous (we're very friendly, and we love talking to students!). We encourage you to relax, be yourself, and have fun!

A: The interview is a conversation, not a test! You will not be asked questions that test your knowledge of any particular topic, academic subject, or Dana Hall. 

We want to get to know you as much as we can during our conversation. To help us learn more about you, you may want to spend some time before your interview reflecting on your last few years in school, thinking about your current academic experiences and activities, and envisioning your ideal school community.

In addition, it’s always a good idea to get to know what Dana Hall offers by exploring our materials and website before your interview. That way, you’ll be prepared to ask any additional questions you have about our School during the interview.

A: Wear clothing that makes you feel comfortable and confident. This visit is an opportunity for us to get to know the real you!

A: Yes. Prior to the interview, log into your Ravenna account to submit the Family Biographical Form and verify that your student and household data is complete and accurate. You may also choose to email us a voice-recording of your name (instructions are available in Ravenna). 

Applicants using Gateway or SAO do not need to submit any forms in Ravenna, but should be in applied status prior to the interview. 

A: If you are scheduled for an on-campus interview, you will also take a student-led tour of campus. Depending on your arrival time, you may interview first followed by the tour or you may tour first followed by the interview.

Virtual interviews do not include a tour of campus. We encourage students interviewing virtually to join one of our live student-led virtual tours offered twice a month.

Dana Hall School is beginning the 2023-24 school year mask optional. We respect each community member's and visitor's individual choices around masking.

Any visitor who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms prior to coming to campus, has tested positive, or has known exposure is asked to reschedule their interview. 

A: You will not be able to make changes or book an additional appointment online through the Calendly link in Ravenna. Therefore, you must call or email the Admission Office to cancel or modify your appointment. Given the number of families we interview, please note that we may not be able to accommodate your scheduling request. 

A: When you arrive to the Admission Office, you will be greeted by our staff and welcomed into our comfy reception room. Depending on your arrival time, you may tour first and interview second or vice versa.

For the interview, we will meet privately with the student first for approximately 30-minutes. Next, we will meet with parents/guardians while the student completes a writing exercise in the reception room.

During the interview, our goal is to get to know you, your family, and your current interests both in and out of school. We also look to learn what about Dana Hall you believe would make a good match for your next school. We encourage you to come with prepared questions and ask spontaneous ones, too. We are excited to show you how Dana Hall is academically ambitious, rich with opportunity, and fiercely empowering.

A: Your interviewer will mark the interview step in Ravenna complete. Continue to submit your application materials and track the status of your application through Ravenna. Your interviewer is now your first point of contact with the school. If you have any updates or questions, be sure to contact your interviewer. Remember that applications are due by January 15.

If you let your interviewer know that you would like to connect with a member of the Dana Hall community, we will coordinate the introduction.

A: Please contact the Admission office at 781-489-1331 or admission@danahall.org if you need further information before your interview or have technical difficulties during your interview.