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How to Ace the McKinley Tech Group Interview: Tips for Standing Out in a 3–5 Student Panel (2026)
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August 25, 2026 8 min read

How to Ace the McKinley Tech Group Interview: Tips for Standing Out in a 3–5 Student Panel (2026)

McKinley Technology High School skips the standardized test and replaces it with something harder: a live group interview and timed writing sample that determine your seat at DC's top STEM high school. This post explains exactly how the 3-to-5 student panel works, what interviewers score, and how to prepare your child to stand out without dominating the room.

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McKinley Tech Admissions Writing Sample: What Judges Look For + 5 Practice Prompts (2026–2027)
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July 02, 2026 9 min read

McKinley Tech Admissions Writing Sample: What Judges Look For + 5 Practice Prompts (2026–2027)

The McKinley Tech writing sample is not graded on grammar — it judges your STEM passion, community commitment, and perseverance under pressure. This guide decodes the 300-point scoring rubric and gives you 5 practice prompts modeled on the real on-site format so your child walks in prepared.

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