The interview training course is designed to help students improve their interview skills, from preparation strategies to actual practice, to build confidence and a professional image.

Skills Covered

Build Confidence

Effective Articulation

Master Vet-related Questions

Excel in Role-Play Scenarios

Our tutors will conduct as many mock interviews as required until students feel comfortable in an intensive interview environment. Mock interviews will give you the opportunity to put advice from tutors into practice, developing and honing the skills needed to maximise your chances of success.

When should I take the programme?

Students are recommended to join our programmes at least 6 months before the assessment period.

How many hours?

Typical student booking: 6 hours

Course Outline

Lesson 1

Initial Mock Interview

The first class will be a preliminary mock interview, which is designed to help students become familiar with the basic process and atmosphere of the interview, practice answering common questions, and have a preliminary experience of their own performance. The instructor will provide instant feedback based on the simulation scenarios to help students understand their strengths and areas for improvement, laying a solid foundation for subsequent preparation. Through this practice, students will be more confident in facing formal interviews and gradually improve their answering skills and performance levels.

Lesson 2

Motivation and Extracurriculars

The second class will focus on motivation and extracurricular activities, helping students to dig deeper into their passion and motivation for veterinary work and learn how to express these ideas effectively. In addition, students will also share their extracurricular experiences related to veterinary medicine, such as volunteer service, animal care, internship experience, etc., and understand how to combine these experiences with application motivations, demonstrate their enthusiasm and abilities, and increase their application success rate.

Lesson 3

Work Experience Reflection

The third class will focus on reflecting on relevant experiences, including guiding students to review and analyze their experiences in related fields (such as veterinary internships, volunteer services, animal care, etc.) and think about how these experiences affect their career goals and values. Students will learn how to write in-depth reflections that demonstrate growth and learning from experiences and confidently share these stories in interviews. Through reflection, students can express their motivations and professional qualities more clearly, adding highlights to their applications.

Lesson 4-5

Veterinary-Specific Questions

The fourth and fifth classes will focus on veterinary-related issues, including common interview questions such as animal care, ethical issues, clinical experience, professional challenges, etc., and guide students on how to prepare in-depth and practical answers. The instructor will simulate question-and-answer exercises to help students master how to express professional knowledge and how to demonstrate their passion and sense of responsibility for the veterinary profession. The course will also provide answering strategies so that students can demonstrate professionalism, confidence and sincerity in the interview and be fully prepared for veterinary applications.

Lesson 6

Veterinary Ethics

The sixth class will focus on veterinary ethics, covering common ethical issues in the veterinary profession, such as animal welfare and rights, moral considerations in clinical decision-making, doctor-patient relationship, confidentiality and integrity, etc. Students will learn how to analyze ethical situations and demonstrate their own ethics and values ​​during interviews or application processes. The instructor will provide case discussions and simulated situations to help students understand and prepare for ethical issues they may encounter and demonstrate professionalism and responsibility.

Lesson 7

Role-Play Scenarios

The seventh class will conduct role-playing situation exercises. By simulating actual interviews or professional situations, students will play the roles of interviewers and applicants and practice dealing with various challenging questions and situations. This real-life simulation helps improve students' adaptability, confidence and communication skills, while familiarizing them with the interview process and stress management. After the course, the tutor will provide individual feedback to help students further improve their performance and be fully prepared for the formal interview.

Lesson 8

Personal Statement Questions and Final Mock Interview

The last class will focus on personal statement questions and the final mock interview. The instructor will first guide students on how to carefully prepare for personal statement-related questions and demonstrate their personal characteristics, motivations and professional qualities. Students will then conduct a complete mock interview to simulate a real application situation and practice confident expression and answering skills. Mentors provide comprehensive feedback to help students adjust their performance and ensure they are at their best before formally applying.

Other Related Courses

Work Shadowing

Shadowing a veterinarian is crucial for vet school applications, as most universities require both clinical and non-clinical experience.

Personal Statement Guidance

Our expert tutors will guide students in crafting a unique and compelling structure for your personal statement with essential elements such as veterinary ethics, the structure and responsibilities of veterinary practices, and approaches to animal care

Mindset and Knowledge Building

This course goes beyond standard school curricula, enabling students to build specialised knowledge crucial for competitive Veterinary Medicine applications.

CASPer Training

Our tutors review past papers and work through exam techniques with students hand-in-hand. You will be able to learn how to effectively demonstrate your medical knowledge and apply key concepts to exam-style questions

Individual lessons or Forming a group

Contact us to book a lesson! Students of similar ability are welcome to join us as a group and enjoy a moderate price!

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Michelle C.
Desire Subject Medicine
Programme University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Preparation Course
Hours Attended 15

Michelle has excelled in academics since she was young and has been determined to apply to medical school since her third year of junior high school. She attends a local traditional girls' school that offers British A-Level courses. To lay a solid foundation for her dream of studying medicine, Michelle chose challenging subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. In the summer vacation after completing the IGCSE exam, Michelle interned in a cardiologist's clinic for five days through our arrangement. During her internship, she deeply realized the busy schedule of doctors and their sense of mission for the recovery of patients, which made her more determined to become a doctor.

Academically, Michelle took a UCAT preparation course during her first Christmas in the A-Level course, and learned various exam techniques under the guidance of the tutor, mastering how to quickly understand questions. She eventually scored an excellent 2830 in the UCAT exam and obtained a level 1 in the situational judgement test, which led to an interview invitation from the University of Nottingham Medical School. During the Easter period, she attended a personal statement guidance course. With the advice of her tutor, Michelle chose appropriate extracurricular activities and revised the content of her personal statement to make it more clearly express her passion and motivation for medicine. In addition, Michelle also took the BMAT exam (note that the BMAT has now been cancelled) and obtained a good score of 12.7, which exceeded the qualifying score and increased her chances of entering medical school.

To ensure that Michelle can fully express herself in the interview, we recommend arranging three targeted mock interviews to ensure that the areas that need improvement can be accurately improved. Finally, Michelle received an interview invitation from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong through the Non-JUPAS application. Her efforts finally paid off and she successfully received admission notices from the University of Nottingham and the University of Hong Kong.

After sharing Michelle's case, for students who aspire to enter the medical school, starting preparation one to two years in advance can indeed significantly increase the chances of success. Michelle's story not only inspires other students, but also proves that with planning and hard work, pursuing your dreams is achievable.

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David L.
Desire Subject Medicine
Programme University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Preparation Course
Hours Attended 20

David attends a top secondary school in the UK and has excellent academic performance, with all 9s in GCSE and all A* predicted A-level grades. His dream has always been to become a doctor, and he has worked hard to achieve this goal. However, David unfortunately encountered a setback in the interview for a British medical school in January. The failure of the interview for his first application to a medical school made him depressed and anxious, and he began to doubt his abilities and future. At this time, his father contacted us at Ascent Prep for advice and suggestions.

We first comforted David and encouraged him not to give up his dream. Although he missed the chance to apply for medical school at a British university, the start date of medical school in Australia is half a year later than that in the UK, so he still has a chance to enroll. We suggested that he consider switching to medical school in Australia. In order to help David overcome the difficulties in the interview, we analyzed the reasons for his failure and found that although he was knowledgeable, he was flustered in the interview, especially lacking logic in judgment and problem-solving questions. We developed a personalized coaching program for him, including mock interview training and various coping skills, such as the STAR rule, responding to open-ended questions, and demonstrating passion for medicine and personal traits.

Through these intensive trainings, David's interview skills and confidence have been significantly improved. He also used the summer vacation when he returned to Hong Kong to retake the ISAT and UCAT exams and continued to practice under our guidance. At the same time, he continued to work as a research assistant at HKU, enhancing his medical experience and understanding of medical biology. Eventually, David successfully obtained admission notices from three Australian medical schools, including the University of New South Wales (UNSW). This proves that as long as you persevere, you can overcome challenges. His experience inspires other students pursuing their medical dreams, demonstrating to them the importance of persistence and hard work.

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Brian C.
Desire Subject Medicine
Programme Interview Training
Hours Attended 20

Brian is a student with a passion for medicine and his goal is to attend one of the top medical schools in the world. In order to realize this dream, he not only worked hard in his studies and achieved excellent results, but also actively participated in various extracurricular activities to comprehensively improve his abilities. Brian observed in the hospital’s cardiology department for a week and participated in the BSMS Virtual Work Experience, which allowed him to gain an in-depth understanding of the medical field through technological simulation. He not only learned the skills and qualities required to be a competent doctor, but also experienced the close relationship between doctors and patients.

After learning about Brian's goals, we encouraged him to set his sights on the University of Cambridge Medical School, whose outstanding reputation in medical research and teaching quality are impeccable. We also advised him to apply to other G5 medical schools such as Imperial, UCL and KCL. In order to improve his BMAT score and interview skills, we arranged a 15-hour BMAT preparation course ((Note that BMAT has been cancelled), which provided systematic training by experienced tutors, including problem-solving skills, test-taking strategies and time management. We also conducted several mock interviews for him, specifically targeting the interview style of Cambridge University, and designed relevant questions to help him prepare and better deal with academic and ethical issues.

Brian submitted his UCAS application in mid-October, took the BMAT in November, and received an interview invitation from Cambridge University in December. He was successfully accepted by Cambridge in January and also successfully obtained interview invitations from ICL and UCL. In order to reduce his financial burden, we encouraged him to apply for the Hong Kong Excellence Scholarship Scheme, which offers a scholarship of up to HK$300,000 and can support outstanding students to study in well-known overseas universities. In the end, Brian not only achieved high scores in the BMAT exam, but also was admitted to Cambridge University Medical School and KCL. He finally chose to go to Dowling College, Cambridge, England to pursue higher academic goals and realize his dream.

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