K-12 Applicants
Summer programs for applicants
We support top summer programs' admissions process by providing a secure and convenient interview platform for all applicants.
Why interview with Vericant?
Many institutions require Vericant in their admissions process, using the Spoken English Evaluation (SEE) and Writing Sample Evaluation (WSE) scores to make applicants decisions. Through our structured approach to live and in-person interviews, plus writing samples, we provide a fair, convenient, and affordable experience for applicants and their families.
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, SEE, and WSE score.
The K-12 Summer Interview and Writing Sample in detail
Structured behavioral-style interview
Behavioral interview questions are centered on past experiences and aim to spark engaging conversations. Rather than assessing knowledge in any particular area, the interview questions are designed to allow admissions officers to gain deeper insights into the applicant’s personality, interests, and thinking skills.
Warm up
Before camera ~5 min
In-depth question
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
Writing Sample
The writing sample offers a chance to showcase proficiency in English writing. Applicants will use a desktop computer to complete a digital writing sample in a 30-minute session, which is live-proctored and secure, either in-person or through Vericant’s secure interview platform remotely.
Examples:
What happens after the interview?
Send interview to schools
Following the Interview, the applicant’s Spoken English Evaluation (SEE) score and Writing Sample Evaluation (WSE) 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 summer programs in North America and worldwide
Or.... take another interview. You are allowed to retake the interview up to 3 times each cycle.
Quick tips for your Summer Interview
Heads up!
In some circumstances the reflective question may be asked in the interviewee’s native language.
*Currently this applies only to interviews conducted in China.
Free speech tips
For the free speech segment, we recommend discussing topics such as your interest in boarding school, your reasons for wanting to study abroad, your readiness to live and learn away from home, how you envision contributing to your prospective school's community, your passions and hobbies, instances of facing challenges and the lessons learned, overcoming difficult family situations, moments of personal achievement, what drives your work ethic and focus, and what distinguishes you from your peers.
Meet real applicants
Learn how Vericant has empowered applicants like you, connecting them with their dream schools.
Register for the K-12 Summer Interview today!
Schedule your interview now to guarantee your desired date and time.