How did you rank in your final year of high school in mathematics? Were you a top student? On what basis would you say that?
How did you rank in your final year of high school, in your home language? Were you a top student? On what basis would you say that?
Please state your high school graduation results or university entrance results, and explain the grading system used. For example, in the US, you might give your SAT or ACT scores. In Germany, you might give your scores out of a grading system of 1-5, with 1 being the best.
Can you make a case that you are in the top 5% in your academic year, or top 1%, or even higher? If so please outline that case. Make reference where possible to standardised testing results at regional or national level, or university entrance results. Please explain any specific grading system used.
What sort of high school student were you? Outside of class, what were your interests and hobbies? What would your high school peers remember you for?
Which university and degree did you choose? What other universities did you consider, and why did you select that one?
Overall, what was your degree result and how did that reflect on your ability? Please help us understand the grading system for your results.
During all of your education years, from high school to university, can you describe any achievements that were truly exceptional?
What leadership roles did you take on during your education? Did you conceive of, and drive to completion, any initiatives outside of your required classwork?
Context
Outline your thoughts on the mission of Canonical. What is it about the company's purpose and goals which is most appealing to you? What do you see as risky or unappealing?
Who are Canonical's key competitors, and how should Canonical set about winning?
Why do you most want to work for Canonical?
What would you most want to change about Canonical?
What gets you most excited about this role?
