College interviews

[pinkbabytots]

My son has not left school yet and has got an interview with a college for a place on a course. What kind of questions is he expected to answer and what should be
prepare for in advance. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[CheekyChops]

At the College I work at, it is usually more of a general chat than an interview. Mainly to make sure that the student knows what the course is about and is sure that it is the one they want. It saves them starting in September and then deciding in October that this isn't really what they want to do!

You would be surprised how many people apply and don't actually know what the course entails.

[afcjan]

hi pink, make sure he takes proof of his date of birth in with him as well. although he may look under 19, we need to see a passport or birth certificate. Also to take his record of achievement to college with him.

good luck hope he has a good time at his chosen college

[bednobs]

if its a vocational course, they may ask him why he thinks he'd like to do his chosen vocation

[abay]

You can get the details about thecollege interview in this site. Log on to this site for more details.
http://www.indiastudychannel.com/resources

[Scarlett]

I agree with CheekyChops, Colleges need punters and staying the course is more important than signing up or coming over all enthusiastic at the interview. Get him to ask lots of questions; what will the timetable be like, how much homework will I get, what units are in the course etc. Lots of our students sign up without realising that they will be surrounded by only boys! And 17 year old boys sometimes would prefer girls in their classroom! If he signs and then drops out, he has wasted a year and the College loses money, as well as getting another "drop out" statistic, which is not really fair on the college or its teachers.
So, make sure he is doing the course he wants, and can commit to it for 2 years.