I got a offer to SCHS and got a PD for Nossal,
I’m so confused on how this whole principles discretion thing... can someone please explain me on how it works exactly... and also any tips for the application and maybe even the interview...
Thanks a lot,
Weirdobtsarmy <3
Hi there!
I’ve never really done a PD before, but I know people who have so I’m just going to briefly go over it for you;
a PD requires you to submit an application to the school board, you will then sit an interview with the principal of the school and they will discuss sort of why you would benefit the school and why they should chose you to study at the school. I think about 5% of applicants will be successful for a spot through PD (not sure though)
I would suggest outlining more of your co-curricular interests and achievements, this will sort of be the deal breaker rather than having a bunch of academic achievements (please also have academic achievements though) as they already have so many who are academically gifted. The application should be your essential, also include their school motto and school values, I think it does help.
For the interview, please don’t say “ i don’t know” to any of the questions, sustain good eye contact and hand gestures. Make sure your application is something meaningful to you, this will sort of be the base to the questions they are going to ask you.
I hoped this helped,
cheers!