What are the King's College Wimbledon Interviews like?

Hi! I was invited back to KCS for an interview round. Does anyone know what this is like? I'm not sure if I should go into the exam preparing anything.

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entrepreneur_13

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Same I got in for the interviews too :smile:

I think its mostly academic questions that will be asked and a couple general questions too. But based on their email, the emphasis is on academic stuff.

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tch1161

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Original post by entrepreneur_13

Same I got in for the interviews too :smile:

I think its mostly academic questions that will be asked and a couple general questions too. But based on their email, the emphasis is on academic stuff.

@imweewoo @entrepreneur_13 how did they go? I was helping out at KCS with interview stuff so we might've chatted before your interview! I think if you received an offer there's an offer holder evening next week?

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imweewoo

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Original post by tch1161

@imweewoo @entrepreneur_13 how did they go? I was helping out at KCS with interview stuff so we might've chatted before your interview! I think if you received an offer there's an offer holder evening next week?

Have offers been send already?

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tch1161

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Original post by imweewoo

Have offers been send already?

I'm not sure but I assume they'll send them fairly soon if the offer holder evening is on Tuesday? They'd definitely tell you either way though...

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I got in

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anyone accepted an offer for kcs with entry sept 2023?

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imweewoo

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I ended up accepting.

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username6031010

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me too! i’ll see u there :smile:

quick questions tho -
1 - what are you going to do abt the dress code? i’ve always had a v strict uniform and not a lot of freedom so ngl i am a bit overwhelmed
2 - what a levels/ib subjects are you taking?
3 - nervous to change schools?

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imweewoo

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Well, it's pretty formal so wear clothes that belong in a workplace. Pretty unfortunate. I was looking forward to actually wearing comfortable stuff.

Maths, further maths, physics, computer science

No
Can I private message you for your contact details? I'd be nice to talk to someone going.

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username6031010

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Original post by imweewoo

Well, it's pretty formal so wear clothes that belong in a workplace. Pretty unfortunate. I was looking forward to actually wearing comfortable stuff.

Maths, further maths, physics, computer science

No
Can I private message you for your contact details? I'd be nice to talk to someone going.

ofc! do you have insta/snap?

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imweewoo

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I don't really use them. Do you have discord or whatsapp?

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username6031010

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Original post by imweewoo

I don't really use them. Do you have discord or whatsapp?

neither of them ahaha
email?

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Original post by imweewoo

I ended up accepting.

Hi there - I’m applying for 2024 entry and I was wondering what the English paper is on - Is it like an English language gcse paper with an extract? Or do you get given a question and have to answer it? Thanks!

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imweewoo

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Original post by abasu1

Hi there - I’m applying for 2024 entry and I was wondering what the English paper is on - Is it like an English language gcse paper with an extract? Or do you get given a question and have to answer it? Thanks!

It was an essay about arguing modern events I believe. They kinda give you a prompt and ask you to write on it.

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abasu1

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Original post by imweewoo

It was an essay about arguing modern events I believe. They kinda give you a prompt and ask you to write on it.

Great - thanks so much! How are you finding kcs now?

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username6486863

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Original post by imweewoo

Well, it's pretty formal so wear clothes that belong in a workplace. Pretty unfortunate. I was looking forward to actually wearing comfortable stuff.

Maths, further maths, physics, computer science

No
Can I private message you for your contact details? I'd be nice to talk to someone going.

Hii, I have my interviews on Saturday and since I was thinking of taking the same subject combo as you, although I applied with econ instead of physics; I was wondering if you'd have any idea of what the interviews were like - especially maths and compsci bc I'm not sure if I should revise or anything. ty ^^

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imweewoo

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Original post by dclvdst

Hii, I have my interviews on Saturday and since I was thinking of taking the same subject combo as you, although I applied with econ instead of physics; I was wondering if you'd have any idea of what the interviews were like - especially maths and compsci bc I'm not sure if I should revise or anything. ty ^^

Nahhh. No one revises mate. My questions weren't actually on maths or compsci. I was asked to calculate terminal velocity for an astronaut falling from space so I have no idea what those questions are like. All I can say is that maths probably also requires you to do a problem on the spot. Although, the interviewers are pretty helpful. I messed up on converting the units during my question and the teacher pointed it out to me and helped me convert them.

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username6486863

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Original post by imweewoo

Nahhh. No one revises mate. My questions weren't actually on maths or compsci. I was asked to calculate terminal velocity for an astronaut falling from space so I have no idea what those questions are like. All I can say is that maths probably also requires you to do a problem on the spot. Although, the interviewers are pretty helpful. I messed up on converting the units during my question and the teacher pointed it out to me and helped me convert them.

alr, thank youu! icl I might probably have to look through some notes if they require me to answer some questions 😓

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