The Vericant Interview Process

What if I’m late to the interview?

In-person interview:

If the applicant is more than 5 minutes late or fails to arrive, it will be viewed as forsaking the interview and the interview fee will not be refunded. The applicant must reserve a new interview date if they wish to interview.

Remote interview:

If the applicant is unable to complete the interview online for whatever reason 5 minutes after the interview begins, it will be viewed as forsaking the interview. The applicant must reserve a new interview date if they wish to interview

What does the interview include and how long does it take?

The total interview process takes about an hour. This includes a 30-minute digital writing sample and a 14-18 minute video interview.

Who will interview me?

You will be interviewed by a professionally trained, native English-speaking interviewer. Vericant Interviews are conducted in strict accordance with standards approved by admissions officers.

What should I be aware of on the in-person interview day?

1. Please follow the interview time and location on the student’s confirmation page or in the student’s Vericant account. The proctor phone number listed on the confirmation page will only be used on the day of the interview.
2. The student should arrive 15 minutes before their interview is scheduled to start. The interview will start on time. If the student arrives 5 minutes after the interview time or fails to arrive, it will be viewed as an absence and the interview fee will not be refunded. If the student still wishes to interview, they must register for a new interview.
3. On the day of the interview, students participating in a K-12 Interview and Summer Program Interview must bring their original valid ID (ID card/passport) and signed confirmation page. The ID must be exactly the same as the one as the ID listed on the confirmation page. Parents are required to sign the confirmation page in advance. It is recommended that students under the age of 18 be accompanied by their parents.
4. Students who participate in a University Interview (undergraduate and graduate) only need to bring their original valid (ID card/passport). The ID must be exactly the same as the ID uploaded in their Vericant portal.
5. If the ID is lost or is being used for other purposes, please bring another valid ID and/or authorized documents issued by relevant departments on the day of interview.
6. All Vericant Interview testing sites use a black background, so you may wish to avoid wearing a black shirt, especially an entirely black outfit. It’s suggested to wear formal clothing, such as a collared shirt. Students with long hair should tie their hair back, so as not to interfere with the microphone and affect the sound quality of the interview.
7. It is strictly forbidden to use any electronic devices during the interview and writing sample, including but not limited to: smart phones, recorders, smart watches and other electronic devices. Students who are found using electronic devices at any time will immediately be removed from the examination room. They will very likely have their interview canceled and the electronic device forfeited for inspection.

Online Writing Sample Instructions

Students will need to log in to their Vericant account in order to complete their online writing sample.
After logging into your Vericant account, please carefully read the important notes and instructions displayed on the screen and confirm your understanding.

The writing sample will last for 30 minutes. The timing will be set by the on-site proctor, not by the time on the computer.
Students can switch between the two available topics during the writing process, but the timing will not restart.
The word limit for the online writing sample is 3600 characters, including spaces, punctuation, and other formatting elements.

If you leave the writing sample page at any point during the process, your writing sample will be locked automatically.
After completing the writing sample, please click “Finish” to submit your work and log out of your account. You can choose to end the writing sample earlier, but you will not be able to go back to your writing sample once you have submitted it.
Vericant reserves the right to investigate any suspected misconduct during the writing sample. Any instances of misconduct may result in the invalidation of the interview and forfeiture of the interview fee.