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Interview

Complete a recorded 11-13 minute recorded English interview.

Write

Complete a 30-minute handwritten or digital writing sample.

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Choose which schools receive the Interview and SEE score.

"I love the part where you describe one of two photos. I think it gives kind of a great sense of creativity how your brain works — everybody has a different depiction of what they see things are not always what they appear."

Katie LeoniSenior Associate Director of Admissions, Westover School

"We learn a great deal from a student’s application, from school reports and essays, and grades and scores on standardized testing. But often the single most important part of the application is the interview...we look for characteristics and personality qualities that we think will be a good match for our school."

Stephen DownesAdmissions Officer, Tabor Academy

"The Vericant Interview really helps us to learn more about you and to give you an opportunity to tell about your story and also to let us in into your world in the application process."

Yuri FrancisDirector of Enrollment Management, The Stony Brook School

"I really love the (Vericant) Interview, I love getting to know to know the students. The test scores are a big part of it, but they aren't indicative of how the student is going to perform out there."

Jen WelchAssociate Director of Admissions, Thayer Academy

Watch an introduction to the Vericant Interview and why it is an important part of an application.

The High School Interview in Detail

Structured behavioral-style interview

Behavioral interview questions focus on past experience and facilitate interesting conversations. Rather than testing knowledge in any particular area, the interview questions are designed to help admissions officers learn more about personality, interests, and the way the applicant approaches challenges.

Warm up

Before camera starts, ~5 min

In-depth Questions

04:30 – 10:00 min

Introduction Question

00:00 – 02:00 min

Reflective Question*

10:00 – 11:00 min*

Picture Question

02:00 – 04:30 min

Free Speech**

2 min max

*In some circumstances the reflective question may be asked in the interviewee’s native language.

**During your free speech section, we suggest you talk about:Why you like the idea of boarding school.Why you want to study in a different country.How you’re prepared to live and learn far from home.How you can make your prospective school a better place.Things you really love to do or are passionate about.A time when things didn’t go well, and what you learned.A tough time in your family that you overcame.A time when you were really proud of yourself.What makes you work hard and stay focused.What makes you different from others your age.

"The Vericant Interview absolutely helped my application — after I received offers for admission, they said. 'Your Vericant Interview supported your application and helped us know you better.'"

Ali Sajjad JafariHigh School Applicant

"Having the Vericant Interview and SEE helps the schools trust me and my speaking abilities, and (hopefully) give me the opportunity to do a school interview. "

JessicaHigh School Applicant

"The Vericant Interview was the first interview that pushed me — you have to show what you've got to the school. It was very affirmative, no matter my application result."

Caio Fernandes MoreiraHigh School Applicant

"My experience with Vericant has been a great one. From the moment I entered the room for the interview, the atmosphere was nothing but welcoming."

Liu FangHigh School Applicant

Review Interview Sample Videos

Get to know the behavioral interview style, sections and questions so you can be more confident when it’s time for your interview.

30 minute writing sample

The applicant can choose between three different questions: analytical, practical, or creative. The applicant will be provided with 3 lined pieces of paper and a pen, or a desktop computer for a digital sample.

Examples:

Analytical: Do you think parents should allow their children to make their own choices? Why or why not?

Practical: Your friend has asked to play a game they’ve never played before. How would you teach them to play?

Creative: Write a story that begins with the line, “All of a sudden, they realized they had made a big mistake…”

See which high schools accept the Vericant Interview

Top schools across North America use the Vericant Interview as part of their application process.

"Interviews really do (help) in terms of our assessing fit and getting to know you as an individual, whether those interviews are through Vericant or in person. That’s one of the best parts of the process — getting to watch those, or talk to you, and getting to know you better."

Peter G. CurranHead of School, Blair Academy

"The Vericant Interviews are our best opportunity to get to know you - we don't just look at your SEE score."

Sharon JarboeDirector of Admissions, The Pennington School

"The Vericant Interview is an opportunity for a student to share their interests and passions."

Andrew MillikinDirector of Admissions, Vermont Academy

"Thanks to all of you for taking part in the Vericant Interview process — we look forward to meeting our students and getting to know more about them through the process."

Helen MalletteAdmissions Officer, Oregon Episcopal School

Send interview to schools

10, 5 or 3 business days after the Interview, the Spoken English Evaluation (SEE) score will be delivered to the applicant’s online Vericant dashboard. The applicant is then able to:

Submit the interview and writing sample to accepting high schools in North America and worldwide

Send 'hearts' to 3 selected high schools to demonstrate a strong interest

Or…book and do another interview. (Some schools only review the latest interview.)

Get data to improve your interview skills

The SEE Diagnostic has helped thousands of applicants focus their practice and put their best Interview forward.

Sample Question Videos

Build confidence and prepare effectively by familiarizing yourself with questions for the Interview. Click the image to review a video presenting the question and a sample answer from an applicant.

Introduction Question

This section is intended to help you become comfortable with the interview format and the style of the interviewer. The interviewer asks follow-up questions.

Sample Question Videos

Build confidence and prepare effectively by familiarizing yourself with questions for the Interview. Click the image to review a video presenting the question and a sample answer from an applicant.

Introduction Question

This section is intended to help you become comfortable with the interview format and the style of the interviewer. The interviewer asks follow-up questions.

Picture Question

You are given two random pictures and asked to describe one of them. The interviewer asks follow-up questions and you and the interviewer have a conversation based on the picture you see.

Picture Question

You are given two random pictures and asked to describe one of them. The interviewer asks follow-up questions and you and the interviewer have a conversation based on the picture you see.

In-Depth Question

This section is intended to start a conversation about your past, giving you the chance to describe specific experiences from your life. We encourage you to share how you have approached situations in the past as a way to understand how you might act in the future).

In-Depth Question

Reflective Question

This section is intended to give you the opportunity to reflect upon what is important to you. We encourage you to share your reasoning and support as the interviewer will not ask questions.

In some circumstances the reflective question may be asked in the interviewee's native language.

Reflective Question

This section is intended to give you the opportunity to reflect upon what is important to you. We encourage you to share your reasoning and support as the interviewer will not ask questions.

In some circumstances the reflective question may be asked in the interviewee's native language.

Free Speech

You can use the Free Speech section to do a self introduction, talk directly to the school, or discuss anything that you feel you did not get to talk about in the interview. The interviewer will not ask or answer any questions during this time.

Free Speech

Register for the High School Vericant Interview

Plan ahead — limited offline interview slots available during peak seasons between July and November.

"I also feel like the entire Vericant process helped prepare me more for the high school’s own interview. I could reflect on why I wanted to study abroad too and had a deeper understanding of my own personality."

Athena ZhaoHigh School Applicant

"The Vericant Interview was my favorite interview that I did during the entire process — I loved the way that we got to have a conversation. It was not as strict as I expected it to be."

Jesslyn BentumHigh School Applicant

"The Vericant Interview added good points to my applications...it will give schools a nudge to know I'm a good student."

Amy DambeHigh School Applicant

" There is a limit to what I can show of myself in an essay...I could really emphasize to the school that I will be a great student addition and leader in the school community."

Nguyen Ngoc Minh AnhHigh School Applicant

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The High School Interview in Detail

Structured behavioral-style interview

Warm up

In-depth Questions

Introduction Question

Reflective Question*

Picture Question

Free Speech**

Review Interview Sample Videos

30 minute writing sample

Examples:

See which high schools accept the Vericant Interview

Send interview to schools

Get data to improve your interview skills

Sample Question Videos

Introduction Question

Sample Question Videos

Introduction Question

Picture Question

Picture Question

In-Depth Question

In-Depth Question

Reflective Question

Reflective Question

Free Speech

Free Speech

Register for the High School Vericant Interview

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