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[@danna1582]

OMG, you're so classy, love the way you look and talk, so fluent and expresive 💕

[@adelelo4897]

thank you so much!!! this is going to be SOSO helpful for me in my application process this year xx

[@Julia-ku5vy]

I just found your channel and i'd just like to thank you a lot for those vids and precious tips ❤️ Have a nice day!

[@Wyxtera]

All is great, but you speak fast too😯

[@ElenaHandtrack]

yes that is me trying to get through as many questions as possible without turning this into a one-hour video

[@alaasamir4207]

@Bálint Hederics me too and I didnt get much😂😂😂

[@astrial.pulser]

Not fast too, it's too fast😂

[@moon.light1492]

Thank you so much for your answers😊

[@arlita4157]

Thanks Elena that was very helpful

[@hliasssss]

Thank you so much Elena for your time. You are really kind.

[@antzelakola2641]

Ηλία! Εύχομαι να περάσουμε και να γνωριστούμε στη συνέντευξη!😂🎓

[@hliasssss]

@@antzelakola2641 και γω καλη μας τυχη ^_^

[@antzelakola2641]

Χεει ! Ελπίζω να με θυμάσαι ! Λολ😂😂 πέρασες στις συνεντεύξεις;

[@daca1154]

14:20 they changed that. Now you can also apply even though you have already attended an interview. :)

[@riallymusic867]

Thank you for this! I’m going to an open day next weekend and I’m so excited to so my parents.

[@user-vn9kc7qx7v]

Thank you so much! Tomorrow I will have my final interview. I am applying as a student from the National Committee of Kazakhstan. I hope to be admitted and study in Changshu, UWC.

[@okaycosar7125]

Çok güzel olmuş 💓

[@phoebecheung4388]

Hey, i am currently studying in the gcse program, do u know what grades do i need to at least get to get into LPCUWC

[@pau.rodriguezarias]

U choose where to go in case that your accepted ?? I mean like if you choose if you go to china or Canada or gales etc?

[@dir275]

THANK YOU

[@user-ig5on6em5z]

Are there any placement tests for HL classes? And how long are the school breaks?

[@aleksandarmiladinovic5761]

Great video 😊

[@user-ms9xn8hd1j]

Hi! Sorry I'm late, could you tell me what comes after UWC? Can you apply for any University? What about the scholarships?

[@skullpto2781]

Hey, I want to apply to UWC, but my German isn't very great, as I am not originally from Germany. Do you think that is a problem, and if not are the interviews in German or English? (My German isn't THAT bad, but I am afraid I won't be able to fully express myself in an interview)

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Hi! That shouldn't have a negative impact on your application since proficiency in German is not a requirement to attend any UWC. But the application process from the German selection committee is mainly held in German - if you are worried that you might be at a disadvantage because of the language, email the national committee about your concerns and they will see how they can help!

[@cyrilletran7369]

Hi Elena! Can you tell me how to write the topic "Write about any topic"?

[@nulluhrsechsunddreisig]

I have applied last month, and i‘m so exited to see if they invite me for an interview! update march 2023: i got accepted and I’ll go soon to UWC Mostar this year 🎉

[@hariett6391]

@@nulluhrsechsunddreisig omg that is so great! do you have a scholarship?

[@nulluhrsechsunddreisig]

@@hariett6391 thank you!! yes i have 🥰

[@user-ck5zn5pn2v]

​@@nulluhrsechsunddreisigheyy i am applying this yearr on august would u mind helping me !♥🤗

[@nulluhrsechsunddreisig]

@@user-ck5zn5pn2v sure, from which nc are you applying? I can only help you with germany, because i applied from there :)

[@mariegerlakh4133]

Ohh, thanks for this informative video.

[@ikonic_beast5859]

How long did the processes took?

[@jhu_jhu_so_cool]

FINALLY

[@miamarinovic933]

Where I live we do have a test to get into UWC

[@hendrycaven]

where is that?

[@sunnyfunny3421]

Ist das College die 12. und 13. Klasse? Was ist mit der 11. Klasse?

[@grecialopez5576]

In the national committee of El Salvador, where I am applying, they said that been called for an interview didnt have to do with being admitted or not.... but I dont know if it is just the country or what...

[@ElenaHandtrack]

If you have questions about the admissions process that are specific to your country, I'd encourage you to reach out to your national committee and ask them for clarification

[@sapphire1169]

I'm very shy, haven't participated much in community service, passionate about politics and peace, but not too bright. Would I still be considered with these qualities?

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Hi! UWC accepts a diverse range of students, so you can definitely apply!

[@tenzinkunseyyy]

Do u get summer or winter holidays (so that u can go to home ) when u r at school?

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Hi! Yes we do! At LPC we could go home during winter break and summer break and if you lived closer you could also go home during shorter breaks!

[@UneServanteAuthentique]

hi Elena I would like to know if the interview is in official language or un english because in drc where I'm we speak in english🙋

[@ElenaHandtrack]

It's usually in the country's official language, but it is best to double-check this with your committee!

[@sunnyfunny3421]

Wie viel kostet das College?

[@alexcris2002]

Do you think an overall yearly grade of 9.44 out of 10 is good?

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Hi! To me, a 9.44 out of 10 sounds pretty amazing!

[@franceshancock6742]

Is getting on average B+ to A okay if I want to get into UWC

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Hi! Please check your national committee's website for guidance on whether there is a minimum requirement for grades! But generally speaking, it is important to remember that the grades aren't the most important factor!

[@romykirner927]

Hey, thank you very much for this video! I want to send in my application this year, although I'm already in 11th grade. Do you know if I can get in even if I would have to redo a year? Plus, I'm very good at school so I don't necessarily need to repeat the year.

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Hi! Applying while in grade eleven is no problem but you will have to retake the year because the IB is very different to other school systems and the first year contains a lot of information on how to complete different assignments. And the UWC experience is amazing so you probably wouldn't want to miss out on one of the years!

[@Isa-lt4pm]

Silver Linings Hi. I asked this same question to one of the office administrators, and he told me that yes, I would have to repeat the year as long as I meet the age criteria. I was very bummed about this, but I think you should still apply.

[@romykirner927]

I will definitely apply, although I'd have to retake the year. I'm pretty nervous about how my application will turn out plus the questions are soo difficult to answer! But thanks very much for this answer, I love your channel!

[@romykirner927]

ok, thanks a lot! I don't mind retaking the year because I actually like school, I was just worried that I coukdn't apply because I'm already attending grade 11

[@Isa-lt4pm]

Silver Linings I’m in 11th grade too, and I really want to have the experience, but I still don’t know what school to choose. Good luck on your application.

[@VermelhoImpactante]

i know its just because i dont speak english very well, but she speak too fast, omg.

[@AnaVitoria-sg6rm]

Yes 😂😂 #braqui

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[@elbaasie8732]

Hi, do they have Any sports at li po chun

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Hi! Yes, they have many sport groups to choose from!

[@larap2500]

I just applied for uwc about 1 month ago and I'm so excited. Haven't got an answer yet but looking forward to :) I'm also from Germany. How long did it take to get an answer? And do you get information when you're not invited? I'm actually very scared now because I wrote sometimes in bullet point form in my uwc application bc I didn't really know how to do it. I really hope to get in anyways

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Hi! It took them a few weeks to get back to me and yes they'll also tell you if you didn't get an interview! Good luck :)

[@hariett6391]

so, how did it go?

[@user-ck5zn5pn2v]

​@@hariett6391heyy i am applying this year lets be friends and do togetherr😊

[@sofiabalogh6358]

Your english is perfect! Do you speak english before you move there?

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Thank you! I learned English before moving to Hong Kong!

[@vunbandet6759]

I'm not clear about the fully funded scholarship, I mean how can I get it?

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Hi! The German national committee decides whether students are eligible for full financial aid based on their parents' income after they have been accepted.

[@ema9189]

Is the interview going to be in English or your native language

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Hi! The German national committee holds all interviews in German. If you're applying through a different national committee, I'd recommend checking their website or emailing/calling them.

[@franceshancock6742]

Whats the deal with holidays and homevisits?

[@ElenaHandtrack]

At LPCUWC, we were allowed to go home during the holidays if we wanted to and local students could take overnight leaves on weekends to visit their families!

[@franceshancock6742]

@@ElenaHandtrack thanks heaps!

[@ratishjha8368]

Hello I'm from India and I'm preparing for UWC interview 2019-20

[@masmosashosho7089]

Can you please help me? The interview was in English or in Hindi ? Although I don't speak Hindi because my language is Arabic

[@teodorinaconstantin9245]

Wow that was fast >but really helpful though😇

[@tolgahangultekin8250]

Kann man sich mit 20 jahren noch bewerben ?

[@ElenaHandtrack]

Hi! Unfortunately, UWC Germany does not allow applicants over 18 according to their current requirements for applicants which can be found here: uwc.de/bewerbung/voraussetzungen/

[@Hanna-kq9ye]

You speak very fast. But a good Video.

[@clarapassos4343]

Cute

[@julianasuarez7974]

Wow you speak really fast 😂

[@eyakchaou6250]

I appreciate your effort but i find talking too fast is not a plus honestly! Speaking slower would be much more beneficial for us as viewers!