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5 classic mistakes to avoid in your admissions interview

Our best advice when it comes to your admissions interview is to be sincere. Above all, it is a time for discussion that enables the interview panel to make sure that your choice of studies is consistent with both your profile and your career plan.


It's a win-win situation: putting you in the right place at the right school so that you hold all the cards to succeed.


Sincerity, then, must be the common thread running through what you say, so that the jury has a clear idea of who you are. That said, here is some additional advice on the pitfalls to avoid to maximise your chances.



1st mistake: being late



There's no question of logging in late or at the last minute with your motorbike helmet on your head or moving between two destinations.


Studying abroad is an important and committing project, and it must be taken seriously. If you are not ready in time, the interview panel will be tempted to think that this interview is not very important for you.


2nd mistake: not having tested the technique before the interview


Admissions interviews are generally held online, via videoconference. At MediaSchool International, we use Microsoft Teams most of the time. Since you are accepting an invitation to take part in the online interview, it is imperative that you make sure beforehand that you have the equipment, application and connection needed to ensure that the interview goes smoothly.



It is very difficult for both you and the interview panel to get a clear picture when the conversation is regularly interrupted by sound or image problems. Except in cases of force majeure, this can be avoided by testing beforehand that the videoconference is working properly.





3rd mistake: not knowing your own study programme



Although no interview panel will criticise you for being uncertain about your career plans, you do not have the right not to know the study programme you are applying for. Above all, don't give the impression that you've chosen your school or course at random. At the very least, knowing the programme means being able to name the main subjects and know what career opportunities are available.


4th mistake: addressing the jury in a familiar way


The jury may be friendly, but they are not your friends. Despite their benevolence towards you, make sure you always maintain the formality and distance they deserve. So say goodbye to "hi", "how are you" and other inappropriate wording The way you express yourself is also a testament to your interpersonal skills and your motivation.


5th mistake: reciting memorised sentences


Banish standard phrases from brochures or websites promoting the course. For example: "I want to do the Master's in Human Resources Management because I want to manage the human element of the company to optimise its strategic development...".


These kinds of sentences, which pile up concepts, do the opposite of what they're intended to do. They give the impression that you haven't really understood the subject and haven't made it your own at all. It's important to use your own words to describe your study project. It's your understanding of the school's programme that the jury wants to hear.


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