Undergraduate & Graduate Applicants
Interview and be seen
Vericant is a trusted partner for hundreds of institutions worldwide. Register for the undergraduate or graduate Interview and stay ahead of the crowd!
Why interview with Vericant?
There are many parts to your application, but an interview is the best chance to show true potential. Importantly, Vericant’s Spoken English Evaluation (SEE) and Writing Sample Evaluation (WSE) scores can be unique data points for institutions, allowing you to stand out next to your peers.
Interview
Complete an in-person or online recorded 16-18 minute interview.
Write
Complete a 30-minute digital writing sample.
Send
Choose which schools receive the Interview, SEE, and WSE score.
At Notre Dame we don’t offer on-campus interviews or alumni interviews — do a Vericant Interview.This allows you to show us your English skills…talk a little bit more about yourself and add a little dynamic part to your application.
Julie Moloney
Former Dir. of International Admissions
The Undergraduate and Graduate 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 ~5 min
Spotlight question
08:00-12:00 min
Picture
question
00:00 – 03:00 min
Study abroad question
12:00 – 16:00 min
In-depth question
03:00 – 08:00 min
Free speech
2 min max
Writing Sample
For undergraduate students and some graduate students, 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. Some graduate programs will not require the writing sample, so be sure to check with your program before preparing.
Examples:
Analytical: Do you agree with smoking bans in public places?
Practical: You’ve been asked to plan an event that shares something about your culture. What will you do and how will you get it done?
What happens after the interview?
Send interview to universities
2-3 business days after the Interview, the interview video and writing sample will be delivered to the applicant’s online Vericant dashboard.
Highlight a section of the interview for admissions officers to watch first
Submit the interview and writing sample to any accepting institution worldwide
Send 'hearts' to 3 selected universities to demonstrate a strong interest
Or…book another interview without losing the first — every interview remains on the dashboard
Quick tips for your Vericant Interview
Free speech tips
During your free speech section, we suggest you talk about: 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.
Meet real applicants
Discover how Vericant has helped applicants stand out and be seen by their target schools.
The Interview helped create amore real and complete version of myselfin the application process.
Alex Xu
Admitted to
Frequently asked questions
What is a University/Graduate Remote Interview?
The Vericant University Remote Interview is available to those applying to both undergraduate and graduate programs. The Vericant University Remote Interview can be taken from anywhere in the world.
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.
Click HERE to learn more about the Vericant Online Interview Room.
How do I sign up for a Remote Interview?
Are the processes, prices, interview delivery times and processes the same for Remote and In-Person Interviews?
Do I need to prepare anything before my interview?
- Bring the original document of the ID you registered with.
- Make sure you have a laptop/desktop computer — the interview cannot be conducted on tablets (e.g. iPads) or cellphones.
- Make sure that you are able to interview alone in an enclosed and quiet room, far away from any disturbances.
- Ensure that you have a stable network connection that can host a video call for an extended period of time. Connection via an ethernet cable will be the most reliable.
- Be on time! Try to access the Online Interview Room at least 15 minutes before your interview time. This will give you ample time to test your audio and video, and get ready for the interview! (Click here to learn more about the Online Interview Room).
Register for the Undergraduate or Graduate Vericant Interview today!
Schedule your interview now to guarantee your desired date and time. Limited offline interview slots available during peak seasons between July and November. Add-ons such as fast delivery available.