The SAO-Vericant integration allows students to link their Vericant interview account with their SAO (Standard Application Online) account so that interview progress can be shared between the two systems. 

What Happens After Connecting

Once a student connects the two accounts, their interview progress and status will automatically appear on their SAO dashboard. This helps families easily follow the progress of their Vericant interview while they continue their SAO application.

At this stage, the integration only supports sharing data between Vericant and SAO for student use. The integration for school use will be developed in the next phase.

How Students Can Connect

If you already have a Vericant account, you can connect from the Vericant dashboard. You will see a section called Data Integration with an SAO row.

• If it shows “Not Connected,” click “Connect” and follow the steps to link your accounts.

• Once connected, it will display “Connected” along with the connection date.

If you have an SAO account, you can connect from the SAO dashboard. Please refer to the SAO website for instructions.

Why This Integration Matters

This connection saves time and keeps everything in one place. Families can view their interview status directly in SAO without switching between platforms, ensuring a smoother and more transparent application process.

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The Writing Sample Evaluation (WSE) assesses candidates’ written English skills, assigning scores from 0 to 6 (to one decimal place, e.g., 4.3, 2.2). It evaluates the real-world written communication capabilities of participants. After the Vericant interview process, submitting WSE scores helps schools assess an applicant’s English writing skills. These materials allow admissions officers to quickly evaluate an applicant’s written proficiency, facilitating the identification of candidates who meet their admission criteria. For applicants, the WSE score acts as a clear indicator of their performance, highlighting their written communication skills to various schools and programs.

What’s the WSE Assesment Criteria?

The WSE score reflects the following four aspects of English written usage, namely:

• Range of Vocabulary (breadth of vocabulary, including its accurate application in context and understanding of definitions)
• Grammar Control (the ability to form sentences using standard grammatical rules)
• Coherence (the ability to organize content effectively, particularly through smooth transitions, appropriate paragraphing, and the use of cohesive devices)
• Task fulfillment (degree of understanding of the given prompt and the capability to respond with relevant, detailed, and illustrative explanations.

How is the WSE score divided?

The WSE score is divided into six levels. For specific details, please refer to the “WSE Grade and Scoring Explanation Table” below. For more questions about the WSE, email our customer service at info@vericant.com.

Proficient

6: Demonstrates an exceptional understanding and articulation of ideas, mirroring the proficiency of a native speaker. This level signifies a robust mastery over all facets of written language, showcasing an ability to navigate complex linguistic landscapes with precision and ease.
5: Exhibits a high level of competency in communicating both complex and straightforward subjects with clarity and sophistication. Arguments are well-supported and presented in a coherent structure, showcasing fluency despite minor imperfections.
4: Possesses the ability to discuss a wide array of topics with competent control over language, producing texts that are coherent, albeit with some errors. The writing is generally clear, making it accessible to the audience.

Intermediate

3: Able to write about familiar subjects with a limited degree of fluency, using straightforward language. However, challenges in vocabulary, grammar, and the organization of thoughts are evident, impacting the overall clarity and flow of ideas.

Beginner

2: Restricted to simple written discourse on only familiar topics, relying heavily on basic vocabulary and incomplete sentence structures. Significant support is needed due to substantial difficulties with grammar, structure, and task comprehension.
1: Displays minimal proficiency in written communication, with substantial struggles in conveying even the most basic of information.

What are the key features of the WSE?

1. WSE Scores: In the WSE assessment report, each applicant’s WSE score is the average of the scores from the four sections outlined in the “WSE Assessment Standards.”
2. WSE Assessment Report: All applicants who participate in a Vericant interview receive a Vericant-issued WSE assessment report after the writing sample has been processed. The report includes the applicant’s WSE score and explanations for different scoring levels (i.e., Beginner, Intermediate, and Proficient levels). This score reflects the applicant’s composite score in four aspects of their writing ability. Applicants can see a detailed explanation of the level corresponding to their score, providing them with a clear judgment of their language proficiency level.
3. The basis for WSE evaluation is to see what applicants “can do.” Vericant scores correspond to three levels: Beginner level (1-2 points), Intermediate level (3 points), and Proficient level (4-6 points). For example, if an applicant’s WSE score is 3.8, it means that he or she possesses all the abilities described at the intermediate level.

Who rates the WSE?

The WSE scores are independently determined by at least two raters. These raters are native English speakers with a bachelor’s degree and teaching experience, all having undergone rigorous training. The final score for each applicant is calculated as the average of two separate scores derived from evaluating the applicant’s English proficiency as demonstrated on their Vericant writing sample.

What’s the rescoring policy for the WSE?

1. Applicants can request a score reassessment within one month from the date the interview results were sent.
2. The fee for applying for a rescoring is USD 160. Once Vericant confirms receipt of the payment proof sent by the student via email, the rescoring process will begin.
3. Vericant is required to complete the rescoring within 15 working days from the day the applicant’s request is made and after Vericant confirms receipt of the payment proof sent by the student.
4. If the rescoring results in a score change greater than 0.4 points (excluding 0.4) either higher or lower than the original score, Vericant will adjust the applicant’s original score to the newly assessed score and will formally notify both the applicant and the schools. In this case, the entire rescoring fee will be refunded.
5. If the score change is less than or equal to 0.4 points, the original score will remain unchanged, and the rescoring fee will not be refunded.
6. The score obtained after the rescoring and adjustment becomes the final score, regardless of whether it has increased or decreased from the original score. Applicants do not have the right to request another rescoring.

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The SEE Diagnostic is an add-on to the K-12 Vericant Pre-Interview and can be purchased anytime, before or after your K-12 Vericant Pre-Interview.

You can:

• Purchase SEED as an add-on when you purchase the Vericant Pre-Interview package
• Get SEED included when you purchase the Vericant Pre-Interview Plus or Premium package
• Purchase SEED as an upgrade anytime through your Vericant student dashboard

When will I receive my SEE Diagnostic?

The diagnostic will be delivered as a PDF file to your student dashboard 5 working days after your PSEE report is delivered. If the SEE Diagnostic is purchased after the PSEE report is delivered, the SEE Diagnostic will be delivered 5 working days after purchase date.

To receive your booklet faster, you can upgrade to fast delivery for both your PSEE score and your SEE Diagnostic. Learn more on Pricing.

Can I receive a printed copy of my SEE Diagnostic?

By default the SEE Diagonostic is delivered as an electronic PDF. If you would like it printed and shipped to you, please contact info@vericant.com after purchasing.

How do counselors, advisors and teachers use the SEE Diagnostic?

The SEE Diagnostic is a great way for you to help your students get the most from their K-12 Vericant Pre-Interview experience. It not only includes personalized feedback on their performance, but also has helpful tips for each of the five categories of the SEE rubric. If you are unsure of the meaning of any of the feedback please don’t hesitate to reach out to us by email at info@vericant.com.

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Vericant’s SEE is a holistic reflection of how language is used for the social purposes of real-life communication, rather than just the speaker’s technical mastery of grammar and vocabulary. SEE reflects a speaker’s ability to communicate accurately and appropriately in a conversational interview setting.

Do all Vericant Interviews include the SEE score?

For 2023 application season, only the K-12 Vericant Interview include the SEE score as part of the standard service.

Undergraduate and graduate institutions may request an SEE score for a specific interview via the School Portal.

Why was SEE developed?

Pencil and paper English proficiency exams measure reading, writing and listening abilities, but neglect the fourth and possibly the most important ability in a western classroom: speaking. To fill this gap, Vericant’s verified video interviews were developed to help admission officers better understand their applicant’s spoken English ability and non-cognitive skills. The only problem was evaluations were subjective and applicants received little feedback on their abilities.

With Vericant SEE, admission officers now have a standardized measurement of applicant’s spoken English abilities and applicants receive feedback on their spoken English ability.

What does the SEE score consider?

The Spoken English Evaluation (SEE) assesses candidates’ oral English skills in Vericant interviews, assigning scores from 0 to 6 (to one decimal place, e.g., 4.3, 2.2). It evaluates language proficiency and real-world communication capabilities. After completing the Vericant interview process, submitting the SEE score helps schools assess an applicant’s English oral communication skills. These materials allow admissions officers to quickly evaluate oral proficiency, helping to identify candidates who meet their admission criteria. For applicants, the SEE score acts as a clear indicator of their performance, highlighting their oral communication skills to various schools and programs.

What’s the SEE Assesment criteria?

The SEE score reflects the following five aspects of language usage, namely:

• Range (the ability to comprehend topics and use appropriate vocabulary to express nuanced meanings)
• Accuracy (the ability to form sentences using standard grammatical rules and vocabulary)
• Fluency (the ability to express oneself fluently, including rhythm, pronunciation, and spoken fluency)
• Interaction (the level of participation and awareness while conversing in English)
• Coherence (ensuring the relevance, depth, and clarity of information conveyed in the conversation)

What are SEE score levels?

The SEE score is divided into six levels. For more questions about the SEE, email our customer service at info@vericant.com.

Proficient

6: Exhibits an ability to understand and articulate ideas at the level of a native speaker, consistently demonstrating a strong command over all aspects of speech.
5: Demonstrates the ability to express both complex and simple ideas with clarity and fluency, offering detailed explanations and viewpoints even in the face of minor limitations.
4: Engages in discussions on a broad range of topics with a solid degree of control, resulting in conversations that are pleasant to follow despite some noticeable but minor errors.

Intermediate

3: Capable of discussing relatively familiar topics using straightforward, continuous language, yet facing noticeable challenges in vocabulary usage, grammar control, and the articulation of ideas.

Beginner

2: Limited to basic interactions using familiar day-to-day vocabulary and sentence structures, necessitating considerable assistance and confined to responding to direct questions.
1: Shows minimal, if any, proficiency in verbal communication, struggling to convey basic messages.

What are the key features of the SEE Assesment?

SEE Scores: In the SEE assessment report, each applicant’s SEE score is the average of the scores from the five sections outlined in the “SEE Assessment Criteria.” SEE Assessment Reports: All applicants who participate in a Vericant interview receive a Vericant-issued SEE assessment report after the interview results have been processed. The report includes the applicant’s SEE score and explanations for different scoring levels (i.e., Beginner, Intermediate, and Proficient levels). This score reflects the applicant’s composite score in five aspects of language expression ability. Applicants can see a detailed explanation of the level corresponding to their score, providing them with a clear judgment of their language proficiency level. The basis for SEE evaluation is to see what applicants “can do.” Vericant scores correspond to three levels: Beginner level (1-2 points), Intermediate level (3 points), and Proficient level (4-6 points). For example, if an applicant’s SEE score is 4.8, it means that he or she possesses all the abilities described at the proficient level.

How is the SEE score rated?

The SEE scores are independently determined by at least two raters. These raters are native English speakers with a bachelor’s degree and teaching experience, all having undergone rigorous training. The final score for each applicant is calculated as the average of two separate scores derived from evaluating the applicant’s English proficiency as demonstrated in their Vericant interview video.

How does SEE compare to TOEFL or IELTS?

The SEE is developed from the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR), a globally recognized framework of references that serves as the basis of most language tests, including TOEFL and IELTS exams. Unlike TOEFL and IELTS, the SEE was not developed with the specific purposes of assessing the proficiency of academic English.

The SEE is an evaluation of spoken English communication expressed during Vericant’s behavioral interview setting.

How are raters trained?

Examiners undergo intensive SEE rubric training during which the scoring process is thoroughly reviewed and calibrated. Examiners are given periodic re-calibrations to the SEE rubric, and if they’re not able to score inline with our master rating, are excused from examining until they’ve passed retraining.

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K-12 Interview applicants: Depending on the package or services that you purchase, your interview results will be sent to your Vericant account around 5 PM on the 3rd, 5th or 10th work day after the day of your interview.

Summer Program Interview applicants: Based on the package or services you purchase, your interview results will be sent to your Vericant account around 5 PM on the 3rd or 5th work day after the day of your interview.

University/Post-graduate applicants: Depending on the package or services that you purchase, your interview results will be sent to your Vericant account around 5 PM on the 3rd or 1st work day after the day of your interview.

When will I receive my interview results?

Result delivery depends on the package purchased by the applicant. You can visit our Pricing page for more information.

K-12/Boarding School Interview: Your results will be sent out on either the 3rd, 5th or 10th business day after the interview is conducted..

University/Graduate Interview: Your results will be sent out on either the 1st or 3rd business day after the interview is conducted..

Applicants will be able to view their interview results on their Vericant account.

How do I check my interview results? What is included in my results?

The interview results will be delivered to your Vericant account.

K-12 applicants can login to see their SEE + WSE score report.

University/Graduate applicants can login to see their interview video recording, writing sample, and SEE +WSE score report.

How will the schools I’m applying to receive my interview results?

After the student receives their interview results, they can then log into their Vericant account and add the schools that they want to send their interview to. The student’s interview results, including video interview, three page writing sample, SEE score, and WSE score will immediately be sent to the Vericant partner schools added by the student. School users are notified by email when a student has sent an interview to them.

Note for K-12 applicants:

Be careful when adding partner schools, as students can only send one video to the school to which they’re applying. Once the school is added and saved, it cannot be modified or deleted.
Some partner schools only accept the first interview; other schools accept the most recent interview. Click here to see a list of partner schools.

Which universities, colleges and school use the Vericant Interview as part of their admissions process?

Click here for a list of middle and high schools that are partners with Vericant.

Click here for a list of university and graduate schools that are partners with Vericant.

How do I send interview results to a school that doesn’t partner with Vericant?

If you would like to send your Vericant Interview to one or more non-partner high schools, please follow the steps below. To see a list of high schools that partner with Vericant, please click here.

If you can’t find the non-partner school that you wish to add in the system:

1. Please email the non-partner school’s name to info@vericant.com. Our team will add the school into the system and notify you via email.
2. After you receive this email, you must add the school into the non-partner school list in your portal and send it.
3. Email your interview link to the non-partner school’s admissions team. You must also confirm by email with the school that they will accept the Vericant interview. If they do, forward the email to us and we will help the school review your interview promptly.

If the non-partner school that you wish to add is in the “non-partner schools” list, you can add the school directly to your non-partner school list and send it. Then follow step #3 above.

How to find your interview link

Login to your Vericant account, click Manage Interviews, click Send to Schools, and click Get Interview Link (Optional) in the bottom left corner.

If you are applying for university or graduate school and the school you wish to send to isn’t in this list, please follow the the steps below:

1. If you’re applying for university, email the name of the school to info@vericant.com. If you’re applying for graduate school, please email the name of your school, the program, and your admissions teacher to info@vericant.com. Our team will add the school into the system and notify you via email.
2. After you receive this email, you must add the school into the non-partner school list in your portal and send it.
3. Email your interview link to the non-partner school’s admissions team. You must also confirm by email with the school that they will accept the Vericant interview. If they do, forward the email to us and we will help the school review your interview promptly.
   How to find your interview link
   • Login to your Vericant account.
   • Select “Manage Interviews.”
   • Select “Send to Schools.”
   • Select “Get Interview Link (Optional)” in the bottom left corner.

Can I see my video and highlight my favorite portion to send to schools?

K-12 applicants cannot see their interview video thus they cannot select video highlights to send to schools. Be mindful that some partner high schools only accept the first interview while other high schools accept the most recent interview.

University/Graduate applicants can see their full interview video(s) and they can highlight their favorite part of their interview directly within the student portal. After they choose to send the interview to schools, the school will see the full video as well as the highlighted part.

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How can I apply for an SEE re-score? What is the re-score policy?

Within one month after the date the interview results are received, students can apply for a score reassessment by sending an email to info@vericant.com. The reassessment fee is $165 USD*. Vericant will begin to re-evaluate the score after receiving confirmation of payment by the student.

SEE Reassessment Policy:

1. Vericant is required to complete the reassessment within 15 business days after payment is received.
2. If the reassessed score differs from the original score by more than 0.4 (above or below the original score), Vericant corrects the original score to the final score for the applicant and informs the student and the school(s). The reassessment fee will also be refunded to the student.
3. If the reassessed score differs from the original score by less than or equal to 0.4, the original score will remain unchanged. The reassessment fee will not be refunded.
   The reassessed score will be the final score, no matter if the score is higher or lower than the original score. There is a limit of one reassessment per interview.

*For students residing in Mainland China, please refer to www.vericant.cn for more accurate pricing information.

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The Vericant K-12 Interview Season usually starts on June 1st and ends on May 31st of the following year. For example, Interview Application Season 2024 is from June 1st 2023 to May 31st, 2024.

The Vericant Summer Program Interview Season is from September 1st to August 31st of the following year. For example, the 2025 Summer Program Interview Application Season refers to the period from September 1st, 2024 to August 31st, 2025.

The Vericant Undergraduate and Graduate Interviews do not have application season restrictions.

How long are Vericant Interview results effective for?

Vericant K-12 Interviews are effective until May 31st of that application season. For example, Vericant K-12 Interviews for the 2025 application season (i.e. applying for enrollment in Fall 2025) will no longer be able to be sent to schools after May 31st, 2025.

The validity period for the Vericant Summer Program Interview ends August 31st of each application season. For example, the Vericant Summer Program Interview results for the 2025 application season cannot be sent to any summer school programs after August 31, 2025.

University/Post-graduate Interviews are valid for 1 year starting on the day of the interview. For example, if you interview on May 8, 2024, it will expire on May 9, 2025.

What are the Vericant Interview packages and pricing?

For details about packages, prices and services for Vericant K-12 official Interview, VPI, Summer Program Interview, University/Post-graduate Interview, please see the pricing page.

How many times can I do the Vericant Interview?

K-12 Interview applicants: Applicants can do up to 3 Vericant official Interviews in one application season. There is no limit for VPI Interviews. You must wait a minimum of 14 days between two official interviews or one VPI and official interview. There is no required wait time between two VPI interviews.

Summer Program Applicants: Applicants can participate in a maximum of 3 Summer Program Interviews per summer program application season. There is no required time interval between two Summer Program Interviews or between a Summer Program Interview and a Pre-interview (VPI), but there is a 14 day interval between the Summer Program Interview and the official Vericant K-12 Interview.

Undergraduate/Graduate school applicants: Applicants can do the interview as many times as they would like and there is no required wait time between interview attempts.

Please note: Each interview package (including but not limited to the Vericant Pre-Interview and the official Interview) only contains one interview.

Can I change my interview type after registering?

Unfortunately, once registration and payment are complete, the interview type cannot be changed. For example, the Vericant Pre-interview cannot be changed to the official Vericant K-12 Interview and vice versa. When booking an interview, please make sure you are registering for the correct interview type.

What if I don’t upload my ID photo or if my uploaded ID photo is not verified?

You can do the Vericant Interview without uploading your ID, but you will not receive your interview results until a valid ID photo is uploaded. Therefore, you must upload a valid ID photo before you are able to send your interview results to any schools.

How do I change the interview time or location? What’s the reschedule fee?

Changing the interview time or location are collectively referred to as “rescheduling.”

Students can reschedule their interview at least 24 hours before their interview and can only be rescheduled to an available interview slot in the same application season. For example: If you already registered for an interview during the 2024 Interview Season, you can only reschedule to another available interview slot before May 31, 2024.

How to reschedule: Please login to your Vericant account and request a reschedule in your profile.

The reschedule fee is $100 USD*. There is no refund for interview cancellations after a reschedule.

*For students residing in Mainland China, please refer to www.vericant.cn for more accurate pricing information.

How can I receive my interview faster?

Purchasing expedited service allows you to shorten the processing time and receive your interview faster.

K-12 Interview applicants can:

Upgrade from 10 work days to 5 work days: 1180 CNY ($160 USD)
Upgrade from 10 work days to 3 work days: 1980 CNY ($260 USD)
Upgrade from 5 work days to 3 work days: 800 CNY ($100 USD)
Summer Program Interview applicants can:

Upgrade from 5 work days to 3 work days: 800 CNY ($100 USD)
This is different from upgrading your package, which would allow you to send the interview to more schools and receive expedited service. Please see “How do I upgrade my package?” in the FAQ for more details.

University (undergraduate or graduate) Interview applicants can upgrade from 3 work days to 1 work day. The cost is 1980 CNY ($270 USD). You can purchase fast delivery at any time on your interview management dashboard.

*For students residing in Mainland China, please refer to www.vericant.cn for more accurate pricing information.

How do I cancel an interview? What are the refund policies?

In-person Interview Cancellation and Refund Policy

To request to cancel the interview before the interview date, please email info@vericant.com. The time of the interview cancellation request is determined by the time of email.

• If the applicant requests to cancel the interview within 24 hours of payment and the cancellation request is not within 5 days of the interview (inclusive), they will be refunded 80% of the interview package cost.
• If the applicant requests to cancel the interview at least 7 days before the interview date (including the 7th day), they will be refunded 50% of the interview package cost.
• There is no refund if the applicant requests to cancel the interview within 7 days (not including the 7th day) before the interview date.
• There is no refund if the applicant is absent (including absence due to health reasons) from the interview.
• Refunds are only applicable for interview package costs. There are no refunds for rescheduling fees, expedited delivery fees, SEED reports and other add-ons.
• There will be no refund if the interview is canceled after it is rescheduled.

Remote Interview Cancellation and Refund Policy

Remote interview applicants can cancel their interview directly in their Vericant account.If the following refund conditions are met, our customer service team will assist in arranging the refund process.

• If the applicant requests to cancel the interview within 24 hours of payment and the cancellation request is not within 48 hours of the interview (inclusive), they will be refunded 80% of the interview package fee.
• If the applicant requests to cancel the interview at least 96 hours (inclusive) before the interview date, they will be refunded 50% of the interview package fee
• There is no refund if the applicant requests to cancel the interview within 96 hours (exclusive) before the interview date.
• There is no refund if the applicant is absent (including absence due to health reasons) from the interview.
• Refunds are only applicable for interview package costs. There are no refunds for rescheduling fees, expedited delivery fees, SEED reports,and “Show and Tell “and other add-ons.
• There will be no refund if the interview is canceled after it is rescheduled.

Can I create more than one Vericant account?

Each applicant may only create one Vericant account to register for an interview. Should an applicant use a duplicate account to register and complete an interview, the result will be invalidated and no refund will be issued.

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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.

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The Vericant Pre-Interview is a mock interview designed to help students applying to K-12 abroad understand what the Vericant Interview experience is like.

Some of Vericant’s partner schools only accept a student’s first interview in their application, while others only accept the most recent interview. Experiencing the interview environment and process will help a student feel more confident and ready for their official Vericant Interview.

Note: VPI results cannot be sent to schools.

If I take VPI, will my official interview’s SEE score be higher than my VPI score?

Whether the VPI will improve one’s SEE score depends. Each person will have a different performance. The SEE score of each interview varies depending on the applicant’s overall performance during the interview.

Who should do a VPI?

VPI is only for students who are applying to K-12.

When can I register for a VPI? Where can I do a VPI?

VPI registration is available year-round.

If you are in China, the Vericant Pre-Interview (VPI) must be completed in person at one of our locations in Beijing, Shanghai, or Shenzhen.

If you are outside of China, you can complete the VPI online from anywhere in the world.

Additional in-person locations may be available upon request.

For more information, contact us at 010-84856364 or email info@vericant.com.

How many times can a student do VPI? Is there a wait time between each interview?

There is no limit to how many VPIs a student can take. There is also no required wait time between VPI attempts.

Is there a wait time between VPI and VI (official interview)?

There is a 14-day minimum wait time between the VPI and official Vericant Interview.

What is the price for a VPI (Vericant Pre-Interview)? What other products and services can you buy?

See Interview Pricing for more details.

What are the differences between VPI and VI?

1. VPI results cannot be sent to any schools.
2. The PSEE Score Indicator provided is a range (e.g., 4.1 – 4.6) to help students predict the range their SEE score would have fallen into if they had done the Vericant Interview for that day

What is the VPI assessment standard?

In each season, VPI will use the same assessment standards that we have for VI with two exceptions:

The writing sample prompts will have a two-choice prompt instead of three.The types of prompts are Analytical and Practical.
The writing sample word count limit is 3,600 characters instead of 3,000 like in the official Vericant Interview.

What is a SEED (Spoken English Evaluation Diagnostic) Report? Can we buy this report individually?

The SEED (Spoken English Evaluation & Diagnostic) Report is a comprehensive report about your performance during a Vericant Pre-Interview. It includes a breakdown of how you did in each of the five categories of our rubric and professional feedback on the strengths and weaknesses you displayed during the interview. To learn more about the product, click here.

The SEED Report is only available for the VPI. Standard interviews do not have the SEED Report.

You may purchase the SEED Report individually for 160 USD*. It will be delivered 5 business days after the interview results (PSEE Report) are delivered. If the SEED Report is purchased after the interview results (PSEE Report) are delivered, then the SEED Report will be delivered 5 business days after the payment is completed.

**For students residing in Mainland China, please refer to www.vericant.cn for more accurate pricing information.

If I take VPI, will my official interview’s SEE score be higher than my VPI score?

Whether the VPI will improve one’s SEE score depends. Each person will have a different performance. The SEE score of each interview varies depending on the applicant’s overall performance during the interview.

How many times can an applicant do VPI? Is there a wait time between each interview?

There is no limit to how many VPIs an applicant can take. There is also no required wait time between 2 VPIs.

How do I purchase the SEE Diagnostic?

The SEE Diagnostic is an add-on to the K-12 Vericant Pre-Interview and can be purchased anytime, before or after your K-12 Vericant Pre-Interview.

You can:

Purchase SEED as an add-on when you purchase the Vericant Pre-Interview package
Get SEED included when you purchase the Vericant Pre-Interview Standard or Deluxe package
Purchase SEED as an upgrade anytime through your Vericant student dashboard

When will I receive my SEE Diagnostic?

The diagnostic will be delivered as a PDF file to your student dashboard 5 working days after your PSEE report is delivered. If the SEE Diagnostic is purchased after the PSEE report is delivered, the SEE Diagnostic will be delivered 5 working days after purchase date.

To receive your booklet faster, you can upgrade to fast delivery for both your PSEE score and your SEE Diagnostic. Learn more on Pricing.

Is there a wait time between VPI and VI (official interview)?​

There is a 14-day minimum wait time between the VPI and official Vericant Interview.

What is the price for a VPI (Vericant Pre-Interview)? What other products and services can you buy?

See our Pricing page for more details.

What is the VPI assessment standard?

In each season, VPI will use the same assessment standards that we have for VI.
Spoken English Evaluation
Writing Sample Evaluation

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The Vericant K-12 Remote Interview is a remote interview offered to students who reside outside of Mainland China. Vericant will facilitate a spoken interview and a writing sample through the Vericant Online Interview Room. The Online Interview Room is an in-browser web tool, which means you don’t need to download any additional software or apps.

*Interview procedures and options may vary by region. Applicants from Greater China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau), please visit www.vericant.cn for region-specific information.

Is everything the same for Remote and In-Person Interviews?

The interview, assessment, delivery times and process to send to schools are the exact same as Vericant In-Person Interviews.

How do K-12 applicants register for the Remote Interview?

Click here to check for open interview slots and register for your K-12 Remote Interview.

*Interview procedures and options may vary by region. Applicants from Greater China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau), please visit www.vericant.cn for region-specific information.

Do I need to prepare anything before my interview?

In order to prepare for your K-12 Remote Interview, all applicants should:

Carefully read all official emails sent by Vericant
Bring along the ID document you registered with to the interview
Prepare a desktop/laptop computer with a functioning webcam and microphone. (The interview cannot be conducted on tablets (e.g. iPads) or cellphones.)
Test your laptop or computer’s camera and microphone before entering the Vericant Online Interview Room. For instructions on how to use the Vericant Online Interview Room and further information about Remote Interviews, see Remote Interview Info.
A quiet, enclosed room with no other people around you for the entire duration of the interview and writing sample
A strong internet network connection
For students participating in remote interviews, Vericant reserves the right to request relevant documents, including but not limited to entry certificates and entry visas.
*Interview procedures and options may vary by region. Applicants from Greater China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau), please visit www.vericant.cn for region-specific information.

What happens during my interview?

What to expect on the day of your Remote interview:

Note: If you are more than 5 minutes late to enter the Online Interview Room, it will be viewed as forsaking the interview and you will not receive a refund.

Login to your Vericant account and enter the Interview Management page. Click on “Start Online Interview” to enter the Online Interview Room. Ensure your microphone and camera are working properly. Then click “I’m ready.” When it is time for your interview, you will be able to meet your interviewer. Once connected:
The interviewer will ask to see the ID you registered with.
The interviewer will explain the interview process to you. (It includes a 30-minute writing sample and an interview around 12-15 minutes long.)
The interviewer will conduct some checks for security purposes. Please cooperate with the interviewer’s instructions.
After the spoken interview is finished, you will start the digital writing sample immediately. You will have 30 minutes to complete the writing sample. The interviewer will remain with you in the Online Interview Room, in case you have any questions or problems during the writing sample.
After the digital writing sample is complete, the interviewer will confirm that the entire interview has been completed. Then you may leave the Online Interview Room.

*Interview procedures and options may vary by region. Applicants from Greater China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau), please visit www.vericant.cn for region-specific information.

What if I don’t have my confirmation page or ID on the day of the interview?

If you did not bring your ID (ID card or passport), you can show the interviewer a digital version of the ID (picture or scan) that you registered with.

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