Signup date: 24 Mar 2008 at 12:14pm
Last login: 25 Aug 2008 at 2:57pm
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Hey Malgwith
I've just had one PhD interview (a couple of weeks back) but was lucky enough to get the place. I was really nervous before mine too and was totally convinced I had no chance of getting it but once I got in there the nerves just left and was able to chat to them quite happily. They did ask me a few questions I didn't know the answers to (some of which I probably should have known) but it didn't seem to matter. In my limited experience they're more interested in your attitude and personality than how much you known, after all they're looking for someone who's easy to work with, not necessarily a genius. It sounds trite, but just try and relax and be yourself and everything will be fine.
Hope it goes well!
Hey,
your tutor may be wrong about you needing a distinction. I'm due to start a PhD. in a similar field to yours in oct. I'm still an undergrad at the moment and on course for a 2i so I'd be surprised if you'd need a master distinction to get on to a PhD., what did you get for your first degree? If you can show you're really enthusiastic and dedicated to the field, grades may be less important.
Good luck!
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