University Interviews- Tips And Advice

University Interviews

When completing interviews you must plan ahead in order to achieve the most successful interview and give the best impression towards the universities?

You must plan any travel and accommodation that you are required in order to reach your interview at universities. Websites are useful to gain maps and directions for universities in order to reach the area accurately.

Having knowledge about applications, courses and universities are useful as you will be ready to answer questions within your interview which makes you prepared and organised.

Also having knowledge about your subject and news around your topic is useful as they may ask to hear your views about current affairs. This will present you as a passionate student who is interested about the course and wants to achieve.

Practising interviews with teachers and advisers is useful as you can cover topics such as why have you chosen the course and what you enjoy most about your studies.

 You must sleep well in order to be ready and awake for your interview.

When completing the interview, you must dress smartly, to present that you are taking the interview seriously and passionate.

You must be prepared and arrive early to avoid delays and rushing towards you interview. Having their phone number is handy so you can let the university know if you are delayed or late for your interview.

Having good body language is important to give a good impression and appearance at your interview.  You shouldn’t slouch, yawn or fold your arms. You must keep calm, alert, sit up straight and make eye-contact.

If you don’t understand questions within the interview, ask them to repeat or rephrase the questions in order to achieve a response. Also, if you don’t understand a question, you can rephrase the question to relate it to a subject you know.

Universities also ask the unexpected which includes tests and questions you haven’t prepared for. Always respond to the question the best you can and stay calm in the situation.

Ask the universities questions too as it shows enthusiasm and determination for the course you are wanting to achieve. It also gives you a chance to get answers you haven’t found out.