King Edward's VI Stourbridge 2013 Applicants Thread!

Has anyone written their personal statement yet?

I wrote mine last week. Have you?

I'm getting there, I've just had so much coursework to do i haven't had time have you got any tips on what to write?

Wouldn't blame you, coursework may be easier than exams but it takes ages. For my statement, I just said what I'm interested in, what courses I'd like to study, what would I just to become when I'm older. Then, I said what I have done at school and my achievements etc. Talk about your experiences and what qualities you have and why are they useful. Make sure you bullet point.

That's it really. I did mine on my computer, didn't fancy writing it out in case I make a mistake.

Oh! Make sure you say "I am" instead of "I'm", makes it more formal.

Good luck. Are you applying online or by application form?

Online, it's faster Thanks for the tips

Hmm. That's interesting Pokrok, I've never heard about what subjects they interview for first.

A few people in my class have got interviews within the next few weeks and between them they've chosen a range of subjects, like sciences, sociology, english-lit, humanities. You'll probably hear back from them soon, seeing as the application deadline is this month sometime, so they'll be sorting through all of them within the next few months I guess.

I had an interview about a week ago now, applying for Biology, Chemistry, Maths and French, and I got my formal offer so if anyone has any questions about the interview, please, fire away! ^^ But it's absolutely fine, not at all nervewracking like I thought it would be. All of the staff interviewing us looked smiley (of the ones I saw) and they're really friendly.

Good luck everyone!

Thank yoou, congrats to you for getting your interview

You're totally right, it is more of a chat about your options. As the letter should say, first there'll be a really quick presentation about the college and a member of staff will talk to each person as you arrive, to ask a bit about what you want to do in the future. Then you have the 'interview'.

It's really simple because your interviewer will have your application form ready in front of them and will ask you to list the subjects you want to take in order of preference, including the 2 reserves (the subjects you'd put just in case, if you put 6 on the form and want to take 4). It will help to have a think about this just in case later on you want to change one of your subjects. Other than that, they may ask a bit about things you've written on your personal statement, which is just a chance for conversation, where you can pretend not to be nervous and basically sell yourself :P

It's natural to be nervous, but it'll wear away really easily.. It might sounds weird but just try to enjoy it I thought I'd be the only one in school uniform but I wasn't, and I thought that no one else was taking any notes or certificates (I was going to but then found out I didn't need to) but a lot of other people did. Just smile and be yourself and that way you'll probably be remembered.

It lasted just under 20 minutes, but felt only like 5 minutes of talking it was good. The interviewer was impressed with me and said it the best interview she'd had in years, I was so happy (since my grades were ok but not perfect like most). I will hear from them next week hopefully.

Wow, really? Tell us your secrets lol ^^ Who interviewed you?

Glad to hear it went well!

Thanks. I think my interviewer was Mary Powell, I'll check the letter later if not. She was really nice and made me feel comfortable.

I tend to be the biggest bag nerves before anything, but when I start I tend to be fine. I'm not sure why but I seem to good at interviews, my school weren't bothered with me until my interview with the head teacher. I have had a lot of them though (7), for jobs and joining charity groups etc. I usually talk a lot and keep conversation flowing, no ums and ahs like my friends do. I like to mention my weaknesses and how i will and do overcome them. It shows you're honest about yourself really. Also, talk with enthusiasm and no one can slate you for being passionate about something you love. When I was helping my friend with her interview practice, (she never had one before) I asked her why she wants to come to (name of college). She said because of the name and reputation. Bad mistake mentioning name and rep and grades. I think it goes much better if you say (the college has such a great atmosphere for learning and being the best you can be in life, it's just amazing!) that's my signature line for interviews, lol.

That's basically my tips!

Who did you have for your interview?