Do I need an interview to study abroad?

Generally required. After the applicant passes the review of the first batch of materials for applying to the university, the school will usually organize 1 to 2 rounds of interviews, usually in the form of video software interviews or telephone interviews.

Things to note when interviewing abroad:

1. Professional selection.

Students applying for a master's degree are often asked "Why did you choose this major?" This question tests students' understanding of the major, and students can take this opportunity to introduce relevant research they have done. When applying for engineering management, the interviewer will ask, "Have you ever engaged in work related to the major you are applying for?" These two questions are asked by almost every interviewer. In addition, most schools pay attention to the academic performance of applicants, and interviewers will give students application suggestions based on their academic performance, such as reminding students to strengthen their study of courses with poor performance.

2. Personality and interest.

Interviews for middle school students focus on examining students’ learning goals and personal characteristics. "Do you prefer natural sciences or social sciences?" "What kind of job do you want to do when you grow up?" Interviewers often use these questions to understand whether students like to do technical work, creative work or public relations work, and whether their personality is introverted or extroverted. For middle school students, it is important to choose a development direction that suits their interests and personality.

3. Change major.

If a Chinese undergraduate applies for a master's degree in law, how should he behave during the interview? Study abroad experts said that foreign master's degrees in law do not require a professional background, and the key to a successful application lies in the student's learning purpose. "Why did you change your major?" Changing your major just because of interest is a very unconvincing reason. Therefore, applicants should try to start with their own experience and rational reasons, such as being influenced by someone who studied law. Or a certain case prompted me to want to safeguard social justice.

4. Adaptability.

The most difficult of all types of interviews is the MBA interview. The interviewer creates a lot of pressure and observes the applicant's reaction. They will ask about some business and management knowledge, and sometimes they will also ask questions about military affairs, current affairs, history, philosophy, etc. For example, the interviewer will ask, "Microsoft's operating system software is often attacked by hackers. How can the company strengthen information security?" etc. Students only need to be logically logical and able to justify themselves.