Have been invited to interview with UCL (University College London - my second choice uni; important!) tomorrow.

Am shitting myself.

Any advice?
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Be yourself - and remember no matter what happens this is your path

What is UCL?

It's not UCLA without Angels, is it?

Spookymuffin said:

Good luck Ben! I'm sure you'll be fine, you just have to relax and be yourself. Don't put too much pressure on yourself



Oh I forgot! Congratulations!!
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I don't know what UCL is either. But good luck!

Just don't do what someone from my year did and go wearing combats and discuss your love of guns.

Don't try and tell them what you think they want to hear - they probably have heard that all day every day. You'll be cool -





Good luck edit.
[Edited 11/21/06 4:49am]

Good luck, you'll be fine. But what is it?

University College London.

Very important

Natisse said:

yep be your self and remember dont sware in the interview!!!!

Put some Vaseline on your cheekbones, you'll look sharper. Not too much, though. Make sure there's no food between your teeth and wear a plain tie. And don't worry, you're on my fave orgers list.
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Is this for a UNI place or a job?

What subject, if you let me know I might be able to help a bit more.

General advice would be:

don't try too hard
be confident but not cocky
ask plenty of WELL INFORMED questions
Look keen, eager and ambitious without being desperate
Be knowledgeable about UCL and what is expected of students at UCL

Have an answer for:

Why do you want to come to UCL
Why do you want to study XXXXX

Number23 said:

Thanks.

susannah said:

Thanks.



I suppose I at least have a BBB offer from KCL to fall back on should I not get into UCL or Oxford - so I've got another London fallback (it's a question of London or Oxford for me).

Thanks everyone.

Spookymuffin said:

good luck hon I'll be thinking of you

Spookymuffin said:

Thats plenty to fall back on More options than a lot of other people! I know thats no consolation when its you though.

Just remember that they wouldn't have invited you if they saw no point, that oughtta give you some confidence - they obviously have some in you! And don't let noone intimidate you

And let us know!

Spookymuffin said:

wipe.

Ask them insightful questions. Admissions officers love that shit.

Good luck, Benny

FruitToAttractBears said:

Sure you cant meander into Londoninium for a little while at the weekend Benjamin??

Spookymuffin said:

I mean BEN. Jeez...so angry.


And another thing, make sure you wear those shoes when you go.

Spookymuffin said:

Thats a tough one. Answer my q's above and I will be able to give a bit of advice. An awful lot depends on what subject and career you would like to follow.

susannah said:

I will. *scared*

Spookymuffin said:

you'll be fine

susannah said:

I'll try my best. Problem is that I have mock Oxford interviews all of sunday.

FruitToAttractBears said:

I'm gonna wear those shoes. Seriously.

Spookymuffin said:

I know, but even for a tiny little while! We will organise things around you!

I assume you have Natisse's number? Do keep in touch!

:fingerscrossed: for all things!

susannah said:

Would you be able to pop down to Windsor for an afternoon?

Spookymuffin said:

How far away is it? Do you get the train?