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Imperial materials science interview

I was invited to an interview from imperial for materials science, has anyone been to this/have any advice for how to prepare and what they could ask?
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Reply 1

unfortunately i don’t have answers, but i think some threads around here have useful info. I’ve also applied to that course, and I’m wondering: when did you apply?

Reply 2

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by (T^T)
unfortunately i don’t have answers, but i think some threads around here have useful info. I’ve also applied to that course, and I’m wondering: when did you apply?

have you received an interview yet?

Reply 3

nope which is why I’m wondering when you applied lol! I applied near the Oxbridge deadline and ppl have started getting interviews, which is why I’m a lil stressed 😩
(then again I’m an intl student so I have no idea how that might impact how soon I might get an interview offer if I ever do)

Reply 4

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by (T^T)
nope which is why I’m wondering when you applied lol! I applied near the Oxbridge deadline and ppl have started getting interviews, which is why I’m a lil stressed 😩
(then again I’m an intl student so I have no idea how that might impact how soon I might get an interview offer if I ever do)

don't worry mate, i'm home student and haven't received an interview yet, I applied at the Oxbridge deadline as well, I think I saw somewhere they give the bulk out late November and the interviews can last all the way to march, its still early in.

Reply 5

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by Eloctron
I was invited to an interview from imperial for materials science, has anyone been to this/have any advice for how to prepare and what they could ask?

Yes, I have received an interview as well! Whens your interview date?

Reply 6

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by (T^T)
nope which is why I’m wondering when you applied lol! I applied near the Oxbridge deadline and ppl have started getting interviews, which is why I’m a lil stressed 😩
(then again I’m an intl student so I have no idea how that might impact how soon I might get an interview offer if I ever do)

I applied early october if it helps!

Reply 7

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by WHO????
don't worry mate, i'm home student and haven't received an interview yet, I applied at the Oxbridge deadline as well, I think I saw somewhere they give the bulk out late November and the interviews can last all the way to march, its still early in.

thank you very much! Crossing my fingers. Also congrats the interview btw :smile:

Reply 8

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by Eloctron
I was invited to an interview from imperial for materials science, has anyone been to this/have any advice for how to prepare and what they could ask?

Congrat! What are your predicts/supercurriculars?

Reply 9

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by Smallix
Yes, I have received an interview as well! Whens your interview date?

Hey! Congrats! what were your stats/supercurriculars?

Reply 10

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by Johnatgan
Hey! Congrats! what were your stats/supercurriculars?

Hey ty ive replied to you on my thread !

Reply 11

Original post
by (T^T)
unfortunately i don’t have answers, but i think some threads around here have useful info. I’ve also applied to that course, and I’m wondering: when did you apply?

I applied at the start of October if that helps!

Reply 12

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by Smallix
Yes, I have received an interview as well! Whens your interview date?


Hey when’s your’s? mines on the 19th this month

Reply 13

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by Fkdkfkflfle
Hey when’s your’s? mines on the 19th this month

Hey, congrats! Are you a home or international applicant?

Reply 14

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by Johnatgan
Hey, congrats! Are you a home or international applicant?


I’m a home student wbu

Reply 15

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by Fkdkfkflfle
I’m a home student wbu

I'm international - still waiting for the interview invite! Did you also apply to Oxford? If so, which college?

Reply 16

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by Johnatgan
I'm international - still waiting for the interview invite! Did you also apply to Oxford? If so, which college?


I applied to Corpus Christi at Oxford lol where did you?

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