You will be invited to an interview following your application. This is an opportunity for you to receive more information and ensure you are considering the right course for your future.

Preparing for an Interview at BTC

Your application form will have given us some background information about you, but your interview gives you an opportunity to talk in more detail and depth about your interests and ambitions. You will also be able to find out more about the College and the course/s in which you are interested.

Getting to know you better during the interview means that we are able to make sure you’re offered a place on the right course for you.

What will your interview involve?

Your interview is an informal chat with a tutor about your successes at school, predicted grades, your aspirations and future plans. Due to Covid, this will take place over the phone so please think about where your environment and if you would like someone with you for support.

If you have applied for more than one course or have a learning need, you will have an opportunity to be interviewed for the alternative/additional course and speak to a member of our Learning Support team.

What should I have with me?

One or more of the following, if you have them:

• Record of Achievement (ROA) or Progress File
• Personal Careers Action Plan (PCAP)
• Presentation Folder/Portfolio

Please note: If you don’t any of these with you, please be prepared to talk about them at interview

What will I be asked about?

• Your reasons for applying to College
• What interests you about the course/s you have applied for
• What you have enjoyed about school, what went well and what didn’t go so well
• Extra-curricular activities, post/s of responsibility, hobbies, interests, part-time jobs, clubs and societies you belong to etc
• Work experience
• How you did in your mock exams

What will the interviewer be looking for?

• An interest in the course for which you are applying
• A positive attitude which indicates that you will be a committed student
• Motivation to work hard
• That you have chosen a course appropriate for your career plans

What will happen after your interview?

Your offer of a place will be subject to you achieving or holding the required entry qualifications listed in the prospectus and in your offer email, which we will send within ten working days of your interview.

After you have been offered a place, we will expect you to continue to work hard, and attend school regularly and punctually.

Please note: If you haven’t had your individual interview with your careers adviser, don’t worry. It won’t affect the outcome of your interview at College. If you supply us with a portfolio or examples of your work, please make sure you don’t bring any GCSE coursework which your school requires for assessment purposes.