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Behind the Scenes Look at the Harvard Interview Process
Season 1 · Episode 24

Behind the Scenes Look at the Harvard Interview Process

Perfectly Obstinate People · Kathy Kolbe

April 24, 201930m 19s

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Show Notes

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