Interviews

Interview Requirement

All applicants to Achva programs must have an interview with an Achva staff person prior to attending the program. This is our way of assuring as best as possible that all participants are appropriate for our programs. We try to make the interview process as easy and convenient for you as possible. Prior Achva participants are generally exempt from this rule.

You can lead a donkey to water...The purpose of the interview is for you to:

  • Learn about Achva and its rules, policies, and expectations.
  • Ask any questions you may have about Achva programs.
  • Help us determine that the program is right for you.

While we occasionally decide not to accept someone following an interview, that decision is almost never made based on the interview alone. Rather it is made based on a participant's references, overall background or history on similar programs. There is no reason to be nervous about your Achva interview.

The interview is casual and no advanced preparation is necessary unless you want to prepare any questions you may wish to ask. Understand that interviews will probably need to be limited to about 20 minutes. Parents are not expected to attend but certainly may do so if they wish.

Achva Interview Sessions

Interview Sessions are conducted at local schools and shuls, probably near you, including some communities outside the greater New York-New Jersey area. These are designed to make it more convenient for you to interview with us.

Interview Sessions for Summer 2010 have now concluded. If you still need an Achva interview, please arrange an appointment at our office in New York City. If you are not located in the New York Metro area, please call us to make other arrangements.

Interview Sessions Last Year

Here is a partial list of past interview sessions. It is just meant to give you a rough idea of where we may have more interview sessions in the future.

  • Young Israel of New Rochelle - March 15, 2010
  • HAFTR High School, Cedarhurst, NY - March 10, 2010
  • SAR High School, Riverdale, NY - March 9, 2010
  • Weinbaum Yeshiva High School, Boca Raton, FL - February 11, 2009
  • Private Home, Upper East Side, New York, NY - April 13, 2010
  • Young Israel of Great Neck - March 23, 2010
  • Congregation AABJD, West Orange, NJ - March 17, 2010