- Why do you want to attend Punahou, Iolani, Mid-Pacific…? / Tell me what you know about Punahou, Iolani, Mid-Pacific…
- What 3 words would you use to describe yourself? (e.g., smart, athletic, hardworking, respectful, friendly, kind, funny, creative, musical, artistic, etc.)
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Kindergarten testing Punahou Kamehameha admission questions Honolulu Hawaii
Interviews for Top Jobs at Punahou School
After School Care Assistant Interview
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Punahou School (Honolulu, HI) in Sep 2012
Interview
Meet with the coordinator. I discussed my previous experience working with kids and we talked about the schedule, what days I would be available to work. I was referred to the position so I mentioned my friend that was already working in after school care. I believe all the assistants are also Punahou students.
- What days are you available to work?
“Mahalo for your support and expertise as we prepared [our daughter] for the kindergarten application process. We are elated to share that [she] was accepted to Punahou, Iolani, and Maryknoll. After much thought, our family has decided to move forward with Punahou. Thank you for helping her succeed in joining Punahou’s Class of 2030!” — K.P.
“Thank you for helping me get into Punahou School for 6th grade. I can’t thank you enough for all your help you have done for me. I will never forget the memories I made while going to Juku and all the staff that helped me learn in a fun way so i can concentrate. I will look forward to the chalenges that await me in Punahou. I will never forget Dr. Takahashi Juku.” — Nina
“Just ask around and you’ll hear that this is where everyone sends their kids for private school prep if they can afford it. It’s a cute small school that got our kids into Punahou and Iolani and us through major stress. Our son started in the preK program and our older son started in the SSAT program. He went from scoring 13% to 99% in every section of the real test. We were shocked. They also prepped him for his group interview and essay. On the big day, he went in confident and came out SO happy. He said it was the best day ever. As parents, hearing that is a huge relief after all the efforts. We got the same tutors every time and they adapted the programs to our boys. They gave us detailed advice for work at home after each lesson and we made appointments if we needed more time. They even helped us prep the confusing applications. They really are full service. The best part as a parent is that both our boys loved going so much that we never had to push them. They also LOVED the prizes they could score. Juku is worth it for their experience, customized education and workshops. 90 acceptances went to their students last year and our boys got to start their new schools with their juku friends.” — R.L.
“Dr. Takahashi Juku has been a major help to my academic career. I became a student in my ninth grade year and worked with Dr. Takahashi on Algebra to Calculus throughout the 4 years. I also received high quality tutoring in AP level English. The instructors here are very generous and care about your academic development. Thanks to Dr. Takahashi and the instructors, I was accepted into Nagoya University. I believe that the interview practice and advice for Nagoya University that I was able to receive at Juku really contributed to my success. Nagoya University is ranked 4th out of the 950 universities ranked in Japan and thus stands as one of the highest ranking institutions in Japan. Receiving the letter of acceptance was truly an honor, and I was pouring with gratitude for Dr. Takahashi and his instructors. If you’re thinking about or looking for a tutoring institution, I definitely recommend you to try Dr. Takahashi Juku.” — Chris
Design, Technology and Engineering at Punahou
Our Design, Technology and Engineering faculty are dedicated to empowering students to take purposeful action. This team of K – 12 faculty members teach students to look for the educational opportunities in taking on the challenges that they encounter, discover and create. Students learn more deeply when they are engaged in solving problems and working on challenges that inspire them.
This is an abridged version of my original blog at http:// punahoupuns.blogspot.com that focuses on the Punahou applications process.
FAQ
What questions do they ask at private school interviews?
- What are your three favorite things about yourself? …
- What are three things you’d like to improve upon? …
- What do you do when you’re having a hard time in a subject? …
- How do you like to spend your free time?
How do I ace an interview for a private school?
- Practice, Practice, Practice. I suggest that students do at least one practice interview with an adult who is not their parent. …
- Presentation is Key. …
- Give Your Child an Agenda. …
- Things Not to Say. …
- Ask Questions. …
- Don’t Forget to Prepare for the Parent Interview.
How do you nail a high school interview?
- Tell me about yourself. …
- What are your strengths? …
- What are your weaknesses? …
- What do you like to do for fun or in your free time? …
- What extracurricular activities interest you? …
- What is your favorite subject? …
- What subject do you find the most difficult?
