Scholarships and Tertiary Entrance Interview Workshop

Workshop Highlights

• Comprehensive Exposure to Interview Formats: Experience different types of interviews, including General Interviews, Panel Interviews, Video Interviews (using interview software), and Mini Multiple Interview (MMI) stations.
• Understanding Rigorous Standards: Learn about the expectations and assessment criteria used in scholarship and tertiary admission interviews.
• Insights from Past Interviews: Review examples of past interview questions to understand common themes and areas of focus.
• Strategies for Effective Responses: Develop structured approaches and communication techniques to respond confidently to diverse question types.
• Application Across Contexts: Learn how to apply key interview principles to adapt effectively to varying interview formats.

Program Objective

This workshop equips students with a comprehensive understanding of current interview formats and expectations used in scholarship and tertiary admission interviews. Through guided exposure to real interview examples, scenario-based exercises, and video interview practice, participants learn to analyse question types, structure thoughtful responses, and communicate with clarity and confidence. Emphasis is placed on developing both strategy and self-awareness — helping students understand what interviewers value, recognise the difference between standard and strong answers, and apply these insights across diverse interview contexts.

Trainer

This workshop will be run by Discovering Potential's founder, Siew Ling Hwang, who has extensive experience training students in the areas of Interview and Communication Skills. Siew Ling has coached candidates for various scholarships including scholarships by PSC, SAF, MOE, MHA, MCI, MINDEF, MPA, MOH, SIA, CAG as well as scholarships and entrance interviews into courses in NUS, NTU, SMU and SUSS. She has also conducted and designed various workshops with many schools in Singapore. Siew Ling is an Interview and Career Coach, and she is a Certified Advanced Behavioural & Career Consultant, as well as a Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Siew Ling's full CV can be found here .

Key Learnings

• Awareness of Emerging Question Types: Understand newer and evolving forms of interview questions used in competitive selection processes.
• Familiarity with Past Interview Questions: Analyse examples of real questions to strengthen interview preparedness.
• Strategic Response Techniques: Learn to plan, structure, and deliver clear, targeted answers suited to different interview formats.
• Effective Preparation Methods: Acquire strategies to enter each interview well-equipped.
• Understanding the Interviewer’s Perspective: Gain insight into what interviewers look for and how performance is evaluated.
• Ability to Self-Evaluate: Develop the capacity to distinguish between standard and strong responses through guided reflection and feedback.

For Whom

Existing and graduated Junior College , ITE and Polytechnic Students. Upper Secondary students are welcomed to join in.

Program Details and Dates

4 hour program

Date and time: 3 January 2026, Saturday, 9 am to 1.00 pm

Venue: In Person at 190 Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore Shopping Center, 6th Floor (close to Dhoby Ghaut MRT)

Pre-Program Materials

Reference slides will be provided

Fees

$320 per participant (workshop fees are not refundable but may be transferred to another participant). Only the registered participant may attend, parents and guardians are not permitted in the workshop.

Parents/Guardians to note: This workshop may involve audio and visual recording of the participants. By signing up for the workshop, you have provided your consent for your child/ward to be recorded. Please read the full disclaimer here

In the event the event cannot take place due to unforeseen circumstances, Discovering Potential reserves the right to cancel the event and refund all tickets fully.

Agenda provided is for reference and may be amended without compromising the workshop objectives

For any inquiries, please email Discovering Potential at aW5mbyB8IGRpc2NvdmVyaW5ncG90ZW50aWFsICEgY29tICEgc2c= or WhatsApp at 92341380

Info: Understand the range of commonly used interview formats and develop a deep understanding of the key question types, the interviewer's objectives and strategies to answer each question type well

Info: Learn key pointers on how to elevate answers. Analyse good and strong answers. Hands-on opportunity to answer actual interview questions, with feedback and guidance on how to improve. Take away tips and strategies to further improve by analysing answers provided by peers.

Info: Explore diverse question types that are commonplace across current interviews used by different organisations and schools. Understand the intricacies of MMI type questions, and how to present answers in a clear, thoughtful and logical manner.

Info: Hands on practice using a range of question types, providing participants with the ability to put learned theory into practice.

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