Getting ready for a boarding school interview can feel overwhelming — for both parents and students. In this episode of the Be Evolved Podcast, Mary sits down with Sarah, Evolved Education’s Boarding School Specialist, to walk families through the essential steps of interview preparation.

Together, they discuss:

• How parents can authentically share their child’s story and values.
• The most common parent and student interview questions — and how to answer them with confidence.
• Real examples of strong vs. weak responses.
• Practical strategies for students to showcase curiosity, character, and growth.
• The importance of research, thoughtful questions, and meaningful thank-you notes.

You’ll even hear a mock family interview segment, highlighting how parents and students can complement one another to present a well-rounded picture. Whether you’re at the start of the admissions journey or fine-tuning your prep, this episode offers actionable advice to help your family shine.

Work with Sarah: sarah@evolveded.com

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© 2021 - 2025 Mary Miele

Join Becky Reback as she shares practical strategies and expert insights on creating effective back-to-school routines that set students — and families — up for a smoother, more successful school year.

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For the full transcript of today's episode along with our terms, conditions, and disclaimers and privacy policies, visit the Evolved Education website at: https://evolvededucationcompany.com/resources/podcast/

© 2021 - 2025 Mary Miele

In this special bonus episode, educator and Director of Student Services, Amy Nathan joins us to share practical, age-specific strategies to help families navigate the back-to-school season with confidence.

Whether you have a toddler entering preschool, an elementary student building routines, a middle schooler juggling responsibilities, or a high schooler managing academics and college prep — this episode offers actionable tips you can implement today to support a positive, calm, and connected transition.

Tune in to learn how to create routines, support executive functioning, encourage independence, and set the tone for a year where students not only succeed academically — but truly learn and live well.

Have a question or comment? I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out anytime at admin@evolveded.com.

Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability.

For the full transcript of today's episode along with our terms, conditions, and disclaimers and privacy policies, visit the Evolved Education website at: https://evolvededucationcompany.com/resources/podcast/

© 2021 - 2025 Mary Miele