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Apr 24, 2019 30 min

Behind the Scenes Look at the Harvard Interview Process

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Kathy Kolbe and, Harvard alumna, Kay Corbin go behind the scenes of the Harvard interview process. What kinds of things do Harvard interviewers look for in an applicant? The answers may surprise you. Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:28 My good friend, Kay Corbin 03:25 "The Post" in real life 08:21 The Harvard acceptance rate 10:44 Behind the scenes of the Harvard interview 13:09 What makes applicants stand out? 16:50 Interviewing kids in their own environment 18:30 Are bribes really that common? 19:55 Kay on the college admissions scandal 22:30 It matter how you fit into your school's culture 25:13 High school has been dumbed down 26:08 "This is the most fabulous generation" 28:28 Does Harvard accept DACA? 30:19 End

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