The Day of the Interview

You have done the preparation. You have practised thinking out loud, structured your answers, done mock interviews, and reviewed your personal statement. Now it is the day of the interview itself. This lesson covers everything practical: from what to do the morning of, to what happens during the interview, to how to handle the aftermath.

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Practical Preparation: The Night Before

Travel Plans

If your interview requires travel, plan it the day before — not the morning of.

• Know your route: Train times, bus connections, driving directions, parking locations
• Build in a buffer: Aim to arrive 30–45 minutes before the scheduled time. If the journey should take 90 minutes, allow 2 hours.
• Have a backup plan: What will you do if the train is cancelled or you get lost? Save the admissions office phone number in case you need to call.
• If travelling the day before: Some universities offer overnight accommodation. If staying in a hotel or with friends, make sure you know exactly how to get from there to the interview location.

Documents and Essentials

Prepare a checklist: