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Your Northeastern University London interview

An interview at Northeastern University London is your opportunity to shine. It is not intended to be intimidating, and it is not a test of your knowledge. Our tutors want to get to know you, to understand how you approach academic study, and whether you would enjoy and flourish studying at Northeastern University London.

In all of our interviews, the tutor will want to understand why you want to study your chosen subject at degree level. It is an excellent opportunity to discuss a topic you are passionate about with a university lecturer.

It is entirely natural to feel nervous before your interview, and our admissions tutors understand this, and their objective is to encourage you to demonstrate your potential through discussion, so you are encouraged to also ask questions, both about the subject you wish to study, as well as Northeastern University London more generally.

There are, however, a few things you can do to prepare yourself for the interview.

Things you can do before you get to Northeastern University London

It is always useful to re-read your personal statement before your interview and refresh your memory about any particular books, subjects, events, skills etc you mention in it. 

Depending on your chosen degree programme, you may either be sent a small piece of text to read in advance of the interview, or will be given a discussion point in the interview itself. These tasks are not a test of knowledge, but give you an opportunity to show your abilities and potential in your chosen subject and to ease you into the interview.

It never hurts to be ready to discuss why you are interested in studying at Northeastern University London specifically, so do explore the specific courses within your degree programme.

Tips for controlling your nerves

Nerves can make you forget to do things as simple as listening. This can result in you being thought of as unfriendly or inattentive. Some ideas for combating nerves include:

  • Be aware of the interview’s structure, and the fact that they often begin with easier questions, such as why you want to study at this institution or course.
  • Exercise before your interview, as this burns off negative energy and creates feelings of wellbeing.
  • Pause before answering a difficult question to give yourself thinking time, or asking for clarification if, at first, you’re unsure what the question means.
  • Take deep breaths and avoid speaking too quickly.
  • Take notes with you, write down cues to highlight examples that you want to draw upon.
  • Think about positive and happy experiences before the interview starts, and visualize yourself in complete control during the interview.