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Christina

30-12-2008, 02:02 PM

Hi,
Today i got my first college interveiw and it just so happens to be from one of my first choices. I was wondering if anyone here on tibb could help me out and answer a few of my questions as no one in my family has recently gotten into college [i have no brothers/sisters etc...]. I wanted to know what kind of things they talk about and what questions they're most likley to ask etc.. and also do we go in a room by ourself or isit in a large hall where lots of students will be etc.. Thanks in advance for any help :thumbs:

Fom

30-12-2008, 02:04 PM

Honestly don't worry about it, because there should be no reason why they would turn you away. Be polite, mature and you will be fine. They will just ask questions like, what you wanna do, they will want to see your grades and then if you are predicted over 5 GCSE's they will give you a conditional place.

Christina

30-12-2008, 02:07 PM

Ooh yay i wasnt predicted lower than a C in any of my subjects so thats good. Thanks Fom :hug:

AngRemembered

30-12-2008, 02:09 PM

Oh Christina I'm so thrilled for you, I hope it all goes well and someone more qualified than I can help you here.

I hav'nt been at college since the Roman Empire so no good me giving you any advice, just be yourself happy friendly and enthuiastic about the college and your chosen subjects.
Above all they will judge you on that, and not so much your well rehersed answers:wink:
at this stage they want to see students who WANT to be there, that makes everybodys job so much easier.

I do hope you get a place, its what I know you deserve and getting that will make me so happy too, all the best my girl I know you can do it.:hug::kiss:

MarkWaldorf

30-12-2008, 02:10 PM

Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after.

Christina

30-12-2008, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by Angiebabe
Oh Christina I'm so thrilled for you, I hope it all goes well and someone more qualified than I can help you here.

I hav'nt been at college since the Roman Empire so no good me giving you any advice, just be yourself happy friendly and enthuiastic about the college and your chosen subjects.
Above all they will judge you on that no your well rehersed answers:wink:
at this stage they want to see students who WANT to be there, that makes everybodys job so much easier.

I do hope you get a place, its what I know you deserve and getting that will make me so happy too, all the best my girl I know you can do it.:hug::kiss:

Aww thanks Ang :hug:
I was so happy i woke up to something good lol. So far none of my friends have gotten an interveiw there which was kind of dissapointing but i havent heard from everyone so who knows. Thanks for all the advice Ang, ill let you know how it went :bigsmile:

Christina

30-12-2008, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as im really good at that subject but maths im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

MarkWaldorf

30-12-2008, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

Haha! Don't worry, the average is like Level 1/Level 2. I got a Level 1 I think. It's really your ability to think on the spot. Ohh and I just saw your question about where they take you. Mine was in a library, and they had a table for each interviewer and stuff. Because it's probably a different college it might be different though.

Jen

30-12-2008, 02:16 PM

Christina

30-12-2008, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

Haha! Don't worry, the average is like Level 1/Level 2. I got a Level 1 I think. It's really your ability to think on the spot. Ohh and I just saw your question about where they take you. Mine was in a library, and they had a table for each interviewer and stuff. Because it's probably a different college it might be different though. Lool ooh well thanks for letting me know. There bringing both my parents too.. as horrid as it sounds i dont really want them to be there when im talking.. i feel that i talk better when alone tbh and my mum tends to take over a bit [even though shes just helping she actually never shuts up] lmao. Also, i know you may not of taken photography but do you think i should take in a portfolio to show my work? :shrug:

Christina

30-12-2008, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

I concur...
English is far more important.. :) Yay, youre like one of the only people who agrees!! All my friends tell me maths is wayy more important lol.

Jen

30-12-2008, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

I concur...
English is far more important.. :) Yay, youre like one of the only people who agrees!! All my friends tell me maths is wayy more important lol.

:shocked:
Its not... because I'm shet at maths LOL
Idk.. I'm doing Foundation maths so.. YEY I GET A C... :P

MarkWaldorf

30-12-2008, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

Haha! Don't worry, the average is like Level 1/Level 2. I got a Level 1 I think. It's really your ability to think on the spot. Ohh and I just saw your question about where they take you. Mine was in a library, and they had a table for each interviewer and stuff. Because it's probably a different college it might be different though. Lool ooh well thanks for letting me know. There bringing both my parents too.. as horrid as it sounds i dont really want them to be there when Im talking.. i feel that i talk better when alone tbh and my mum tends to take over a bit [even though shes just helping she actually never shuts up] lmao. Also, i know you may not of taken photography but do you think i should take in a portfolio to show my work? :shrug:

It's so much easier with a parent! My interviewer spoke to my mum more, so it kind of easened my nerves. But maybe if you asked to speak to him alone, you coould? Yeah, you should take one. On my letter it said 'students are encouraged to bring eportfolios'. It'll show the interviewer that you're passionate and ready to learn. :thumbs:

Christina

30-12-2008, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

I concur...
English is far more important.. :) Yay, youre like one of the only people who agrees!! All my friends tell me maths is wayy more important lol.

:shocked:
Its not... because I'm shet at maths LOL
Idk.. I'm doing Foundation maths so.. YEY I GET A C... :P Oh lord.. :(
Im doing higher paper [twas not optional] and i get bloody E's on foundation lmao.. that blatenly means im getting a U. And lol same here, im wayy better at english than maths :P

Christina

30-12-2008, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

Haha! Don't worry, the average is like Level 1/Level 2. I got a Level 1 I think. It's really your ability to think on the spot. Ohh and I just saw your question about where they take you. Mine was in a library, and they had a table for each interviewer and stuff. Because it's probably a different college it might be different though. Lool ooh well thanks for letting me know. There bringing both my parents too.. as horrid as it sounds i dont really want them to be there when Im talking.. i feel that i talk better when alone tbh and my mum tends to take over a bit [even though shes just helping she actually never shuts up] lmao. Also, i know you may not of taken photography but do you think i should take in a portfolio to show my work? :shrug:

It's so much easier with a parent! My interviewer spoke to my mum more, so it kind of easened my nerves. But maybe if you asked to speak to him alone, you coould? Yeah, you should take one. On my letter it said 'students are encouraged to bring eportfolios'. It'll show the interviewer that you're passionate and ready to learn. :thumbs:

LMAO. Which im not :whistle: nah im joking.. i enjoy the courses which ive taken so i am kinda passionate about them.. expecially photography, so ill bring one in. Thanks for everything Markus, youve been a great help :hug:

Jen

30-12-2008, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

I concur...
English is far more important.. :) Yay, youre like one of the only people who agrees!! All my friends tell me maths is wayy more important lol.

:shocked:
Its not... because I'm shet at maths LOL
Idk.. I'm doing Foundation maths so.. YEY I GET A C... :P Oh lord.. :(
Im doing higher paper [twas not optional] and i get bl***y E's on foundation lmao.. that blatenly means Im getting a U. And lol same here, Im wayy better at english than maths :P

I got the choice... as I'm in the top band class in my year.. so when I said I wanted to do Foundation Maths my teachers got concerned.. so I'm the only person in my class doing foundation... It sucks. :P

MarkWaldorf

30-12-2008, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

Haha! Don't worry, the average is like Level 1/Level 2. I got a Level 1 I think. It's really your ability to think on the spot. Ohh and I just saw your question about where they take you. Mine was in a library, and they had a table for each interviewer and stuff. Because it's probably a different college it might be different though. Lool ooh well thanks for letting me know. There bringing both my parents too.. as horrid as it sounds i dont really want them to be there when Im talking.. i feel that i talk better when alone tbh and my mum tends to take over a bit [even though shes just helping she actually never shuts up] lmao. Also, i know you may not of taken photography but do you think i should take in a portfolio to show my work? :shrug:

It's so much easier with a parent! My interviewer spoke to my mum more, so it kind of easened my nerves. But maybe if you asked to speak to him alone, you coould? Yeah, you should take one. On my letter it said 'students are encouraged to bring eportfolios'. It'll show the interviewer that you're passionate and ready to learn. :thumbs:

LMAO. Which Im not :whistle: nah Im joking.. i enjoy the courses which ive taken so i am kinda passionate about them.. expecially photography, so ill bring one in. Thanks for everything Markus, youve been a great help :hug:

You're welcome! I hope it all goes well. :dance2:

Fom

30-12-2008, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after.

I did mine on enrolment day, I dont think its with anything about getting into the college, its just so they know which Key Skills level to place you at.

Christina

30-12-2008, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

I concur...
English is far more important.. :) Yay, youre like one of the only people who agrees!! All my friends tell me maths is wayy more important lol.

:shocked:
Its not... because I'm shet at maths LOL
Idk.. I'm doing Foundation maths so.. YEY I GET A C... :P Oh lord.. :(
Im doing higher paper [twas not optional] and i get bl***y E's on foundation lmao.. that blatenly means Im getting a U. And lol same here, Im wayy better at english than maths :P

I got the choice... as I'm in the top band class in my year.. so when I said I wanted to do Foundation Maths my teachers got concerned.. so I'm the only person in my class doing foundation... It sucks. :P Oh no lol. But if it was up to you then i suppose thats not atall embarassing lol. Id be more comftable doing foundation tbh! But ahh ive got mocks on my first day back and i have 3 tests the first day :(

Christina

30-12-2008, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

Haha! Don't worry, the average is like Level 1/Level 2. I got a Level 1 I think. It's really your ability to think on the spot. Ohh and I just saw your question about where they take you. Mine was in a library, and they had a table for each interviewer and stuff. Because it's probably a different college it might be different though. Lool ooh well thanks for letting me know. There bringing both my parents too.. as horrid as it sounds i dont really want them to be there when Im talking.. i feel that i talk better when alone tbh and my mum tends to take over a bit [even though shes just helping she actually never shuts up] lmao. Also, i know you may not of taken photography but do you think i should take in a portfolio to show my work? :shrug:

It's so much easier with a parent! My interviewer spoke to my mum more, so it kind of easened my nerves. But maybe if you asked to speak to him alone, you coould? Yeah, you should take one. On my letter it said 'students are encouraged to bring eportfolios'. It'll show the interviewer that you're passionate and ready to learn. :thumbs:

LMAO. Which Im not :whistle: nah Im joking.. i enjoy the courses which ive taken so i am kinda passionate about them.. expecially photography, so ill bring one in. Thanks for everything Markus, youve been a great help :hug:

You're welcome! I hope it all goes well. :dance2: Ahh thanks i hope so too. Ill let you know how it went :D

Jen

30-12-2008, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by JDIZZEL
Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by Markus
Don't worry! I had mine in January and it was really easy. They shouldn't be too difficult for you if you're passionate about your course or what ever. They'll probably give you guides and stuff to help you understand more about it. I don't know if they'll do this for you, but they made us all take a Maths and English test on the computers and the results are printed off after. Oh noo anything but maths, id seriously not get in if i did lmao. Id pass on english as Im really good at that subject but maths Im like an E student lmao, no lie :laugh: Ah well i know maths is important but to me english is more important as it was one of the courses i chose!

I concur...
English is far more important.. :) Yay, youre like one of the only people who agrees!! All my friends tell me maths is wayy more important lol.

:shocked:
Its not... because I'm shet at maths LOL
Idk.. I'm doing Foundation maths so.. YEY I GET A C... :P Oh lord.. :(
Im doing higher paper [twas not optional] and i get bl***y E's on foundation lmao.. that blatenly means Im getting a U. And lol same here, Im wayy better at english than maths :P

I got the choice... as I'm in the top band class in my year.. so when I said I wanted to do Foundation Maths my teachers got concerned.. so I'm the only person in my class doing foundation... It sucks. :P Oh no lol. But if it was up to you then i suppose thats not atall embarassing lol. Id be more comftable doing foundation tbh! But ahh ive got mocks on my first day back and i have 3 tests the first day :(

D: I shall be thinking of you.
I did mine before christmas. Was happy with results but god It was stressful.
GOOD LUCKK! :hug:

Christina

30-12-2008, 02:36 PM

^
Ah well done Jen and thanks hun :D

*mazedsalv**

30-12-2008, 03:02 PM

Christina!!! It will be fine, do ypou remember how scared i was?? :hugesmile: I did laugh in the interview at a not so funny question, but I got the place. As long as you smile and have decent grades, they will accept you.

Christina

30-12-2008, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by *mazedsalv**
Christina!!! It will be fine, do ypou remember how scared i was?? :hugesmile: I did laugh in the interview at a not so funny question, but I got the place. As long as you smile and have decent grades, they will accept you. Ahh yay i hope they do them, im always smiling and my grades where better than i thought they would be :D Thanks Maz!

Wildcat!

30-12-2008, 03:05 PM

Good luck! I am sure you'll be fine! :)

Christina

30-12-2008, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by Aint_mad_atcha
Good luck! I am sure you'll be fine! :) Thankssss :hug:

Tom

30-12-2008, 03:31 PM

If its only for college then an interview basically means they're going to offer you a place. You'll be alright, don't be nervous or anything they'll just ask you about your interests, what subjects you want to take etc

Good luck though, not that you'll need it :spin:

rayheartbliss

30-12-2008, 03:38 PM

goood luck!
;)

Xander

30-12-2008, 03:45 PM

You'll probably get a place, most colleges always seem to offer places the whole time. You will be fine, they shouldn't ask you that many questions just, why you want to course etc. :bigsmile:
Don't mention an of your hobbies cos' you know and I know they won't except you.:wink:

Christina

30-12-2008, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by Xander
You'll probably get a place, most colleges always seem to offer places the whole time. You will be fine, they shouldn't ask you that many questions just, why you want to course etc. :bigsmile:
Don't mention an of your hobbies cos' you know and I know they won't except you.:wink: LMAO you sod. I take it pole dancing is frowned upon :( That was a joke btw LOL.

Christina

30-12-2008, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Tom
If its only for college then an interview basically means they're going to offer you a place. You'll be alright, don't be nervous or anything they'll just ask you about your interests, what subjects you want to take etc

Good luck though, not that you'll need it :spin: Omg thats so good haha thanks :D Im kinda excited now lol.

Christina

30-12-2008, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by rayheartbliss
goood luck!
;) Aw thanks Ray :D

rayheartbliss

30-12-2008, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by Christina
Originally posted by rayheartbliss
goood luck!
;) Aw thanks Ray :D
your welcome!
i ddnt apply for any so i cant help you with anything :/
soz lOl ^.^

Christina

07-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Ahh its tommorow at 7:30pm :conf2:

AngRemembered

07-01-2009, 10:43 PM

you've got plenty time then, get a good nights rest and Good luck with it tomorrow :kiss:

Christina

07-01-2009, 10:54 PM

Thanks Ang :hug:

Indierock&roll

08-01-2009, 03:49 PM

ive applied for 3 colleges.. havnt heard back from them yet..
cant wait to go to college though yeeey

MarkWaldorf

09-01-2009, 10:08 PM

How'd it go Christina?

Christina

10-01-2009, 09:13 PM

Ahh it went really good thanks :D
They offered me a place and the women was soo happy with me! She said she had doubts abou some of the people that came that night but she had no doubts whatsoever with me.. and she was so pleased with my reference.. so i dunno what my teacher wrote in there, i thought it'd be 'Christina distracts others and talks too much' haha. So i was offered a place yey!!! :tongue: Thanks for everyones help..

and Indie good luck!