Embarking on your journey to Wyke is an exciting and important step. One of the key components of this journey is the interview process. This article aims to clarify the nature of Wyke interviews and provide guidance on what to expect.
The first point to emphasize is that Wyke interviews are relatively informal. There are no right or wrong answers; instead, the interview serves as an advice and guidance discussion. This approach ensures that applicants feel comfortable and supported throughout the process.
Wyke offers several interview options to accommodate different needs and schedules:
For both campus and telephone interviews, parents and guardians are encouraged to attend and participate. Their involvement is valued as it provides additional support and insight during the interview process.
Here are some tips to make sure your interview goes smoothly.
1) Preparation
If you have any changes to your predicted grades, please make sure to have these to hand including the correct qualification type, e.g. GCSE or BTEC.
Please bring your family contact details with you. This is the contact information of at least one member of your family, ideally two. This includes their full name, relationship to you, address, telephone/mobile number and email.
2) Consider your next steps
To make sure you are choosing the right course combination, we will talk to you about your career ambitions. Don't worry if you don't know exactly what career you would like to pursue, this will develop during your time at Wyke, but it would good to indicate areas of interest. Start to consider if you are interested in any of the following post-Wyke routes:
· University (including Oxbridge/ Russell Group)
· Advanced Apprenticeships
· Employment
· Gap Year
· Armed Forces/Public Services
· Your Ultimate Career Goals, e.g. Doctor, Sports Journalist, Lawyer
4) Course choices
A typical study programme at Wyke consists of 3 courses or equivalent. At interview, you will be asked to put down your main three choices (or equivalent) plus an additional course to try out at our Wyke Start taster event in July. You can explore all of our course options here: https://www.wyke.ac.uk/courses
5) Enrichment Programme
Our enrichment opportunities are split into three categories: Academic, Whole College and Clubs and Societies. We will discuss any enrichments that you may be interested in at your interview. You can start to discover more about our fantastic enrichment programme at: https://www.wyke.ac.uk/student-life/enrichment
If you think there's an enrichment we should be offering, or you would like to get involved with, then mention it at your interview and we can look to start that activity with your help.
6) Ask questions
If you’ve got questions, don’t be shy. Ask away and find out as much as you can. It shows that you’re interested. You can always write a list of specific questions beforehand.
7) Stay positive!
It can be normal to feel a little nervous before an interview but try to remember that these next steps are exciting. Your college interview really is nothing to worry about; it is informal and there to help ensure you are well informed about all aspects of college life and on the right track to your future career goals.
We can't wait to speak with you. #MakeItHappen
