ARISTA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INTERVIEW GUIDELINES

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Reminder!!! All of you are NOT ARISTA members YET! Before becoming an official ARISTA member you must pass through an INTERVIEW!

SENIOR INTERVIEWS WILL Be HELD ON…

JUNIOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE announced AFTER The fall 2017 transcript is updated

Guidelines to the arista interview

The portfolio DOs A Display Portfolio

The portfolio DON’Ts Yellow Folder Two Pocket Folder DO NOT staple all the documents together

What will be inside the portfolio? Your Resume Certificates/ Awards (COPIES ONLY) Full Current Transcript At least 25 volunteering hours At least ONE recommendation from one teacher of the main core 4 subjects (Math, Science, English, Social Studies) Something Unique (Artwork, poetry, piece of writing, etc.) An Essay

The essay Prompts for Essay (at least 500 words) What does character mean to you? What are some acts of character you do on a daily basis? (Make sure to include a definition of character to you) Explain what the FOUR pillars of ARISTA mean to you and how you exhibit these qualities? What are the most redeeming qualities that you have and how can it be beneficial to ARISTA?

What is a resume? WHAT SHOULD IT LOOK LIKE? Full Name Skills and Interests Awards and Certificates Extra Curricular Activities Work experience (If Any) Goals

How should One dress to This interview? DOs Dress SEMI-CASUAL

How should One dress to This interview? DO NOT ! How should One dress to This interview? DON’Ts Do not wear SNEAKERS/ TENNIS SHOES/ PLATFORM HEELS Do not wear JEANS/ RIPPED JEANS/ SHORTS/ MINI SKIRTS Do not wear JOGGERS/ SWEATPANTS Do not wear T-SHIRTS/ CREWNECK SHIRTS/ HOODIES/ WINDBREAKERS Do not wear anything that is REVEALING

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