Hi there, my name is Richard McMunn from the interview training company, PassMyInterview.com.
And in this tutorial, I am going to teach you how to pass a College interview. So, if
you have a College Admissions interview coming up for any college whatsoever, make sure you
stay tuned and watch this presentation fully from start to finish, because I will help
you to pass your college interview! And to achieve that goal, this is what I am going
to cover. I'm going to give you a list of COLLEGE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS I strongly recommend
you prepare for. I'm going to give you some GREAT ANSWERS to the most common college interview
questions. I will give you some COLLEGE INTERVIEW TIPS to help you be the standout candidate
during your interview. I will also, and this is important, tell you WHAT COLLEGES ARE LOOKING
FOR. And finally, I will tell you about FURTHER RESOURCES you can get access to, including
these slides to help you succeed. So, there's five reasons why should stay tuned. Just very
quickly, before I start the training, a very warm welcome to this College interview presentation.
My name is Richard McMunn. That is me there in the center of the screen. I am a former
firefighter of 17 years. And since then I've been helping people like you to pass their
interviews on. I always do that by giving you unique TOP-SCORING ANSWERS you can't find
anywhere else. Please make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the channel, so you don't miss out on any
of the weekly training videos I upload. And I would also very much appreciate your support
if you gave the video a LIKE! (Thank you very much!) Because that motivates me to create
more for you. Thank you very much. The first question of your college interview is: Tell
me about yourself? Now, this first college interview question gives you the opportunity
to talk about the qualities you possess that show you are hardworking, you want to be successful
in life, and you are motivated positively to get the most out of your time whilst you
are at college. Here's a great answer to help you answer this first question. Tell me about
yourself. “Although I am young, I have a strong mindset and an understanding that I
will only achieve my ambitions in life if I work hard, I pay attention, I am open to
learning and I am in an environment that is commensurate to effective study. I am a determined
person who will not waste the opportunity to study if I am given chance to attend this
College. I am a grounded person; I have a very positive outlook on life, and I would
like to think I am good to be around. Whilst I am at College, I need to not only dedicate
time to my studies, but I also need to ensure I am organized, I plan for my lectures and
I make good use of my time whilst I am here. I appreciate college places are not just handed
out to anyone, and I can assure you I will work hard, I will represent the college in
a positive manner and above all, I will make sure I achieve my goals whilst getting the
most out of the experience and the knowledge the college lecturers are willing to pass
on.” That’s an in-depth, competent and positive answer, that sets you up for the
remainder of your interview and it shows that you are serious about going to college and
getting the most out of your time there. You can either pause the video if you want to
and take a note of the college interview questions and answers as we progressed together, or
if you want to wait, I will tell you where you can DOWNLOAD my full set of 19 College
Interview Questions and TOP SCORING ANSWERS, including the ones we are working through
together today. The next question is guaranteed to come up. Why do you want to study at this
college? Now, this question is designed to assess whether you have considered carefully
the college you are being interviewed for and the exact reasons you want to study there.
In your answer, talk about some of the prominent successes the college has enjoyed over the
years. Here is my suggested answer. “I considered carefully this college and I have chosen it
for three reasons. Firstly, other students I have spoken to all speak highly of the facilities,
the standards of teaching and the fact the lecturers genuinely want you to succeed. The
second reason is, there are many colleges to choose from for my chosen subject, but
I feel this is a place I will gain the best studying environment and support from lecturers.
Finally, it is clear from researching your college, you genuinely care about what goes
on in the classroom and the standard of tuition being offered. Whilst I am here, I plan to
make the most out of my time. The standard of education available here, coupled with
the passion the lecturers have for their subject, is very important to me.” That's another
great answer! And it shows that you've considered carefully why you have chosen their college
to study. Now, don't go anywhere because I still have lots of more interview questions
and answers to work through. And don't forget, I'm going to tell you WHAT COLLEGES ARE LOOKING
FOR! Those important things. But when you're ready, if you CLICK THAT LINK in the top right-hand
corner of the video, it will take you through to my website, PassMyInterview.com, where
you can download my full set of college interview questions and top scoring answers, including
the ones we are working through together today. The next question: What can you bring to our
college? Now, there are several different things colleges look for from students. In
your answer, try to include as many different factors that will be appealing to the college
interview panel. Here's a great answer to help you pass your college interview. What
can you bring to our college? “I can bring a positive attitude towards study and to life
in general. I am a happy person who believes you only get out of life what you are prepared
to put in. I can work on my own and as part of a group or a team whilst supporting other
students at the college. I am enthusiastic and passionate about my chosen subject and
there is an end goal to my educational studies – if I achieve good grades, it will allow
me to get the career I really want. I have solid communication skills and my written
English is to a good standard. This will help when writing essays and coursework. I have
an inquisitive mind which means I will naturally want to research subjects to find out as much
as possible and I am a determined and resilient person who will study in a smart and effective
manner by utilizing study plans and by making sure my study environment is conducive to
consistent progress.” That shows that you can bring a lot of positive things to their
college. Now, at the end of the day, the college want you to be successful and that shows that
you are fully committed to studying and your time at college. The next question: What's
the biggest challenge you've had to overcome? Going to college is a challenge. You've got
a lot of work to do. So, they want to see that you already have some experiences of
challenges in your life. Whatever challenge you use as part of your answer does not really
matter. But what is important is how you MANAGE the challenge, how you VIEW IT from an attitude
perspective, and finally, what the END RESULT IS. So, here's a brilliant answer to that
college interview question: What's the biggest challenge you've had to overcome? “The biggest
challenge has certainly been the belief in my own abilities. I am proud of what I have
achieved in life so far, but I have also learnt that in order to be successful, I have to
work really hard. For example, at school I am not afraid to admit I found some subjects
difficult, but I managed the challenge by making sure I used study plans, I put time
in my diary for periods of study, I always held a positive attitude and I remained calm
and focused when things felt difficult. Through determination, I managed to achieve the grades
needed to apply to this college. Whenever there are challenges in the future, again
I will work hard, be positive and have the determination and application to succeed.”
That's a brilliant answer that you can use! It’s really strong! Let me give you a really
important college interview tip. What do colleges look for? So, when you're applying to go to
college, you are going to think to yourself, what do the assessors want? What do colleges
look for? Well, there are 8 important qualities colleges look for from applicants. Try to
demonstrate all of these throughout your college interview and where you can, provide examples
of each. That's much better. Here are those eight things that colleges look for. NUMBER
1: A positive attitude towards the course and your studies. NUMBER TWO: The fact you
have researched their college to make sure it is a place you genuinely want to attend.
NUMBER 3: You have a genuine passion and desire for your chosen subject. NUMBER 4: You have
good written English skills. NUMBER 5: You have the ability to work independently on
your own and also as part of a group. NUMBER 6: You have an inquisitive mind which leads
to effective research. NUMBER 7: You use your free time wisely. What do you get up to outside
of your studies? NUMBER 8: You are able to persevere and overcome difficult challenges.
Take note of those 8 things. Those eight things are what colleges look for. Make sure you
integrate those into your answers. Now, the next thing to do is do CLICK THAT LINK in
the top right-hand corner of the video and go through to our website, PassMyInterview.com.
You can DOWNLOAD my full set of 19 college interview questions and answers. It will make
a huge difference to your preparation and your performance at your college interview.
I've also put on that page a number of really important tips. Make sure you check them out.
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pass your college into. Thank you very much.