The St Andrews interview

No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.

No admissions interview

No interviews offered for undergraduate applicants; admission is based on UCAS personal statement (three structured questions), school reference, and predicted grades.

How to prepare for St Andrews

Your UCAS personal statement (now three structured questions, 4,000 characters total) is the primary differentiator , treat each question as its own mini-essay and be precise about why St Andrews specifically appeals to you intellectually.
Medicine applicants face a significantly earlier October deadline and should confirm whether their programme uses MMI or other selection tools, as Medicine is a notable exception to the no-interview norm.
Demonstrate genuine engagement with your subject area through concrete examples in your personal statement , St Andrews places weight on intellectual curiosity, so vague interest claims are a wasted opportunity.
If you visit campus or attend an open day, note specific academic resources, societies, or faculty research that align with your goals , these details strengthen the personal statement and show authentic interest.

Practice before the real thing

Rehearse real admissions-interview questions and get an honest read on your answers, what an interviewer hears, where you sound generic, and what to sharpen. We coach you; we never script you.

Practice interview questions

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