General Advice for the UWC Interview

TOP 22 TIPS FOR A UWC INTERVIEW

 Here are some valuable tips that you need to know during the uwc interview:
 1. 'Be yourself'! I know you must have heard this before; being honest when writing the application and during the uwc interview reflects your honesty and is an advantage
 2. It is strongly recommended that the applicant does not memorise answers; be natural and extremely confident about your responses at the uwc interview3. Questions of the interview are completely based on your application, thus reading your application several times can help!4. A common question asked in UWC interviews is "why do you want to study in this particular UWC? Again, tell the interviewers the honest reason!5. Never show that you have lost your confidence in the interview! Interviewers try their best to skylark with applicants! (this is majorly to test their patience and to investigate the way in which they handle conflicts. 6. Only apply to a UWC if you have a genuine desire to make a positive impact over the world!7. Try your best to link what you have written in the application at relevant intervals during the uwc interview.
8. Try to express yourself as good as possible by using body language.9. Make careful choices of the college preferences! You must have a genuine desire to attend a uwc.10. Participate extensively in team games and group discussions.11. Add a lot of humour to your speech!12. Socialize with other applicants; this boosts your confidence and makes you feel more comfortable.13. Describe your answers in the interview; be fluent and refrain from losing confidence.14. If you want to see our attempt to capture the characteristics of an ideal candidate, go here.15. Start the application when it is available in August; early submissions are highly recommended.16. If possible, try to attend a UWC summer school; this may boost your application!17. Be humble, polite and smile.18. Think that the interviews are just normal conversations; don't feel stressed up!19. Remember to keep breathing slowly and regularly.20. Be open to all UWC schools! every school has it's own different experience and speciality! 21. Be positive and not sceptical.22. Try meditating! This is extremely powerful in calming you down.All the best applicants! :-)Here is a link.. Click to find a recount on a real life experience of a girl at the uwc selection camp!Back to Home                     Up ahead: UWC Selection camp