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1. 10 common college interview
questions (and how to answer them)
PREPARED BY
HAMIDA BEGUM
2. Being invited to interview at a university can incite two
feelings: 1) excitement, and 2) nervousness. It’s exciting that
a university is considering accepting your application, but if
you’re feeling nervous about it, then being prepared is one of
the best ways to combat the anxiety.
3. While every university will have a different style of interviewing, there
are a few questions that are likely to come up whichever institution you
interview at.
4. The main thing that an interviewer wants to see is that you
can give thoughtful and considered answers, so take them
through your thought process while you work out the answer.
Don’t be afraid to ask them to repeat a question or to clarify a
point, and try not to get sidetracked by unexpected questions.
Just take a deep breath and take your time in answering.
5. University interviews are not there to catch you out and trip
you up, as some people might suggest. It is highly unlikely
that you will be asked to discuss a specific book, theory or
film unless you have mentioned it in your personal statement
or it is considered to be very commonly known. As
mentioned before, the intention is to check how well you
think things through and how you can apply your knowledge
to real-life concepts.
6. Here are some questions that you are quite likely to be asked
during a university admissions interview.
7. Q No. 1.Why do you want to study at this university?
One of the first questions you will be asked is why you want to
study at this institution. Show that you have done some research
into prospective universities and that you have carefully
considered your choice. Talk about your thought process and the
key factors that attract you to the institution – whether it is the
course content, the reputation, the campus or the student culture.
8. Q. No. 2 .What are you hoping to gain from the course?/ Why have you chosen
this course?
There will inevitably be a few questions about your choice of course and what you
hope to gain from it. In terms of answering why you selected your course,
demonstrate your research and express your motivations for choosing your
subject.
This could prove quite tricky depending on which course you are applying for. If
you have chosen your course based on your future career choice (such as medicine
or law), talk a little about that and how you imagine this particular course at this
particular university might benefit you when you graduate.
9. If it is less obviously linked to a career such as history or
philosophy, then think about the areas of the subject that
you are keen to learn more about, how the course at this
university caters to that and how you hope to develop your
knowledge and perhaps (if you have already thought about
this) the careers that you could go into after you graduate.
10. Q. No. 3 .Where do you see yourself in five years?
This is quite a broad question; don’t feel that you have to
reply by detailing a specific life plan. Think about where
you might like to be in terms of your career, or whether
you see yourself continuing along the higher education
route. This question, like the previous ones, seeks to
determine that you have given some thought to your future
and have some goals in mind.
11. Q.No. 4 What are you motivated by?
This is quite a personal question, but one that gets to the root
of what makes you tick. Answer this as honestly as you can,
whether it is your passion for the subject, a desire to do a
particular job or whether there are more emotive reasons.
12. Q.No. 5 What is your favourite book?/ What are you reading at the
moment?
There is likely to be some kind of variation on this question, which aims to
tease out your preferences and discover how you critically analyse
something you enjoy and how well you communicate that.
This is probably more likely to be asked if you are interviewing for an arts
or humanities course, but it may also be asked if you are applying for a
STEM subject.
13. Before your interview, think of a book that you truly
connected with, one that really resonated, and prepare a
list of reasons why you love the book so much and the
impact it made on how you see the world.
14. Q.No. 6 What are your strengths, and what are your weaknesses?
This question could be asked in a number of different ways, such as “What
would you say is your best quality?” or “How would your friends and family
describe you?” No matter how it is phrased, the aim of this question is to
learn more about you. Indeed, the interviewer might simply say: “Tell me
something about yourself.”
These types of personal questions are often the most difficult to answer
because you want to be able to share the positive aspects of your personality
and your achievements without sounding like you are bragging. Don’t be
afraid to ask people around you to help you out and suggest a few good
talking points to cover.
15. Think about the things that you are good at and the things that you are not so
good at, and reflect on how those points could be perceived by someone who
doesn’t know you that well.
Remember, while it is important to be honest about your shortcomings, you
don’t want to say anything too negative, which might cause an interviewer to
put a black mark against you. Try to find a positive spin on them or outline ways
that you are trying to address them.
16. Q.No. 7.What do you like to do in your spare time?
This is yet another way for the interviewer to get to know you. They want to see
what interests and passions you have outside academia and get a sense of how
well-rounded you are. While it might be tempting to try to link your hobby to
your chosen subject (and it’s great if it does), it doesn’t matter if there’s no
crossover.
17. Talk about any sports teams or music clubs that you are part of,
any particular area of literature that you are interested in, whether
you enjoy cooking, going to the theatre or attending gigs. This is
your chance to talk about things that you love the most.
18. Q.No.8. Specific questions related to your subject
These will vary depending on the subject you are applying for,
but the chances are that you will be asked a few questions to
demonstrate your knowledge of your subject. You might get a
theoretical question, or be asked to share your opinions on a
story in the news or a piece of research. Ensure that you are up
to date with developments in your subject, and study the
course content for clues about what you might be asked.
You may also be asked about something you wrote in your
personal statement, so make sure to reread your personal
statement before the interview.
19. But don’t worry – this question isn’t always about assessing that
you are familiar with a subject in depth. It’s about seeing how
you consider answers and can give thoughtful insights into a
particular topic. It might be that there isn’t really a correct
answer (unless it is a maths or science question) and that the
interviewer is more interested in how you can apply what you
do know about a subject to a real-life problem.
And don’t worry if you think an answer is too obvious. Go with
your gut instinct as long as you can back yourself up.
20. Q. No .9.Do you have any questions for me?
A university interviewer will be very likely to give you the opportunity to ask
them questions, and it is advisable to come prepared with a few. Spend a bit
of time thinking about what you really want to know about the university or
the course. There may also be some questions that arise during the interview
process, so don’t be afraid to ask questions throughout or make a note of
them and ask at the end.
Try not to ask anything that you can find out through the university’s website
or social media channels because it will look like you haven’t done your
research. Think instead of more in-depth questions, things that you would
like to know about the course or student life at the university.