English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT); 2x interviews
Interview 1: discussion of pre-reading, personal statement; Interview 2: discussion of pre-reading, personal statement
Re-read personal statement
Prepare to expand on content of personal statement
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Test taken:
Number of interviews: 2
Time between interviews: directly consecutive
Length of interviews: 45 minutes
Online interview: No
The first half of both interviews was about my response to the pre-reading I had been set. For the remainder of the interviews, we mainly discussed key areas of my personal statement. I found the interviews very enjoyable - the interviewers were very friendly and seemed genuinely interested, tailoring the interview questions in response to what was said.
The only way that I prepared was rereading my personal statement.
Ensure that you are confident with any views and books you mentioned in your personal statement.