If the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) shortlists you, read the invitation for your programme, assessment format, deadline and any preparation instructions. SIT says shortlisted applicants may be assessed through video interviews, face-to-face interviews or written tests. The format in your invitation should guide how you practise and what you bring.
Start with one project, internship task or practical problem you can explain clearly. Describe the task, your own decisions and what you learned from the result. Then connect that experience to a particular part of the degree. A clear explanation of ordinary work gives an interviewer a way to ask about your reasoning.
- Read the actual invitation and confirm the programme and format.
- Check the degree’s modules and practical work.
- Prepare two examples that show different strengths.
- Practise adapting your answer to a follow-up question.
- Check the venue, device or submission requirements in advance.
Read the invitation and confirm the practical details
Keep the email and any linked instructions together. Record the date, time in Singapore, mode of assessment and any required reply. If you have applied to more than one programme, check which one the invitation concerns. SIT’s undergraduate admissions page explains that the exact assessment can vary by programme.
For a video assessment, check whether it is live or recorded and follow the directions for the platform, device and location. For an in-person assessment, confirm where to report and what to bring. If the invitation mentions a written task, practise reading a prompt closely and organising a short response. Use any rules the university provides about materials or assistance.
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Build two pieces of evidence from your diploma
Choose one example that shows how you handled a problem and another that shows how you worked with people or used feedback. Write down the context, your personal contribution, one decision and the outcome. If a project was a team effort, explain which part you did and where someone else’s work influenced your decisions.
A student might say, “Our test setup produced inconsistent readings. I checked whether the results changed when we repeated the same setup. I found a connection that moved between trials and changed how we fixed it in place.” The interviewer can now ask why that was a useful check or what the student would do with more time. The explanation shows more than a list of software or equipment.
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Make the connection to the degree specific
Read the current degree page and choose one or two parts you want to understand better. Explain how your diploma experience led to that interest. For instance, a student who enjoyed improving a workflow might be drawn to a programme component that tests solutions with real users. Ask yourself what you want to learn beyond what you already know.
Practise one answer to “Why this programme?” and one to “What would you do differently?” Keep each answer short enough to leave room for a question. If you cannot explain a technical detail in plain language, review it before the interview. Use truthful evidence and avoid treating any sample question as a prediction of what SIT will ask.
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Worked example
A diploma student is shortlisted for an assessment connected with an engineering degree. They check the invitation and prepare a final-year project example about a test that failed, plus an internship example about explaining a safety step to a teammate. For each, they write down what they personally did and one change they would make next time.
They practise the opening explanation with a friend, who asks why they chose that test and what the result showed. The student shortens the background and spends more time on the actual decision. The day before the assessment, they check the reporting instructions again and set up what the invitation requires.
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Frequently asked questions
Does every SIT programme use a video interview?
SIT describes several assessment formats. Follow the instructions for your programme and invitation.
Can I use an internship example from a team project?
Yes, as preparation for discussing your experience. Be precise about your role and the parts others handled. Follow any instructions about what evidence you may share.
What if I need to request a change to the date?
Use the contact and process in the invitation. Give your programme, reference and the date in question, and wait for confirmation before changing your plans.
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