Share what matters with your future school.

Interview

Complete a recorded 11-13 minute recorded English interview.

Write

Complete a 30-minute digital writing sample.

Send

Choose which schools receive the Interview and SEE score.

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

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The K-12 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 topics like: 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.

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 types of questions: analytical, practical, or creative. The applicant will be provided with a desktop computer to complete a digital writing 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.

Send interview to schools

Following the Interview, the applicant’s Spoken English Evaluation (SEE) score will appear on their Vericant dashboard within 3, 5, or 10 business days, depending on the purchased package. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 previously approached situations as a way to understand how you might act in the future.

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).

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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