Most of the top universities require students to attend an interview (or interviews), depending on the subjects they wish to study.
Mock Interview Practice
The purpose of the interviews is to work out which candidates they would like to make offers to, to ascertain a candidate’s interest in the course, determine what they can offer the university and their aptitude to studying effectively at their institution. All Cardiff students receive mock interview practice, working both individually and in groups to improve communication skills and body language, learn how to present relevant information, practice answers to likely questions and consider the questions they would like to ask the universities themselves. Interview practice is scheduled both internally (Teacher Interview Days) and externally with Oxbridge Applications for formal mock interviews.
FAQs
What questions are asked in a sixth form interview?
Sixth form interviews are usually friendly conversations designed to get to know you. Common questions include:
- Why do you want to join this sixth form?
- Why have you chosen these A level subjects?
- What do you enjoy most about your favourite subject, and what have you read or done beyond the classroom?
- What would you like to study at university, or do as a career?
- What are you most proud of?
- How do you manage your time and cope with pressure?
- What would you contribute to college life?
The best preparation is to think of a real example for each answer, rather than learning lines by heart.
