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Preparing Students for Interview

Depending on the course and institution they’re applying for, students may also have to attend an interview as part of the application process. There are some resources listed below to signpost students to.

UCAS have some advice for students about the process for students facing interviews for university admissions:

https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/after-you-apply/undergraduate-interview-invitations

They also have some general information for students having interviews with course or training providers:

https://www.ucas.com/further-education/post-16-qualifications/post-16-options/interview-tips

Prospects.ac.uk have created a useful guide to help students feel prepared for university interviews:

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/getting-into-university/preparing-for-a-university-interview

You may want to help students prepare for interviews by holding mock interviews in school. While this won’t replicate the real thing they can help students practice their answers, allowing them to feel more relaxed and prepared when it comes to their interview. 

University Compare provide some useful guidance for teachers wanting to help with practice interviews:

https://universitycompare.com/advice/teacher-advice/helping-students-with-university-interview-practice/