AVID—Bound for Success
AVID Interview
Congratulations on receiving an interview to become part of Miller Junior High’s next group of
AVID students! Before we welcome you into the AVID classroom we would like to talk to you
about your goals. Please read below to prepare yourself for the interview. We can’t wait to talk
to you!
Written Interview Questions
Answer the following questions before your interview.
 On a separate sheet of notebook paper.
 Write a rough draft first, then write a final copy.
 Write in complete sentences.
 Write in ink.
1. What makes you want to be a part of AVID? What do you feel AVID can do for you?
2. What can you contribute to the other students in the AVID program?
3. Give an example from your life of something you have had to work hard for or that
challenged you. What did you learn from that experience?
In order to be prepared for your oral interview, think about the following questions. You
do not have to write a response to the questions below.
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What are your strengths as a student? What do you need to improve to become a
better student?
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What areas of study do you think you will need extra support in to be successful?
What classes are hard for you?
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What would your teachers say about your behavior in school? What would your
friends say about your behavior?
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What are your plans for the future? Do they include college? Why do you want to
go to college?
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Does your family support your desire to go to college?
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In AVID you will be expected to study more and take harder classes. Are you
willing to do extra work to assure your success?
Dear Parent/Guardian of ____________________________,
Your child is being considered to join the AVID program at Miller Junior High. Because family
is an essential part of a child’s success in school, we would like to hear from you. Please
complete the following questions as part of your child’s application to the AVID program at
Miller Junior High. You can have your child bring your written responses to his/her interview or
return the questions via mail to:
Miller Junior High
c/o Sarah Rocquin
100 East Lindstrom
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Thank you for your time and assistance!
Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________________________________
1. Will you be able to provide transportation so that your child can get additional help from
teachers outside of normal school hours?
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2. What do you currently do to help your child be successful in school?
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3. What future do you imagine for your child?
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Interview Questions:
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What are your strengths as a student? What do you need to improve to become a better
student?
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What areas of study do you think you will need extra support in to be successful? What
classes are hard for you?

What would your teachers say about your behavior in school? What would your friends
say about your behavior?
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What are your plans for the future? Do they include college? Why do you want to go to
college? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
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Does your family support your desire to go to college?
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In AVID you will be expected to study more and take harder classes. Are you willing to
do extra work to assure your success? Are you willing to take 15 pages of notes a week?
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Tell us about your family.
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What do you do when you get home from school? What are your hobbies?
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How do you make sure that you use your time in class productively?
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How do you react if you have difficulty with a subject?
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Why do you want to do well in school and go to college?
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How do you feel when you don’t achieve a good grade?
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What do you already know about AVID?
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What do you think will be expected of you if you join AVID?
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What kind of special help do you think you might need in the AVID program?
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Give an example of something you had to work hard at to improve.
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What do the word “self-discipline” mean to you?
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How will you react to a class where you know no one and you need help understanding
the material?
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If you had a poor grade in a class, what steps would you take to improve?