Be a Harvard College Interviewer!!!
WHY JOIN US?
- This is FUN work. Every one of these applicants has a fascinating story... get to know some of North Carolina's incredible young people!!
- To get a better understanding of one of today's most controversial topics!!!
- To help Harvard!!! Interviewing Harvard College applicants is one of the most important services our Club provides to Harvard.
- To advance NC students!! We have an ever-increasing number of applicants from North Carolina--many more than we can cover with our current team of interviewers. We need your help to offer interviews to as many applicants from North Carolina as possible!
If you would like to become an interviewer, please register now at the Alumni Interview Portal. (INTERVIEWED LAST YEAR? PLEASE REMEMBER TO FILL OUT THE FORM AGAIN!!) Login to the Portal using your HarvardKey. If you have not yet claimed your HarvardKey, you will find instructions to do so here. If you run into technical issues claiming your HarvardKey or logging in, please contact the HUIT Helpdesk at 617-495-7777 or ithelp@harvard.edu.
Given the recent Supreme Court decision, Harvard has implemented small but important program changes and would like to share best practice strategies with all interviewers. Even seasoned veterans should plan to participate in one of the following training sessions. (1) Harvard Admissions is offering training sessions via Zoom for new and returning interviewers. Please register for trainings on the Home page of the Alumni Interviewer Portal. (2) The HCRT will hold a live Zoom Q&A session towards the end of October. Details to follow.
FAQ:
How many students will I interview? As many as you choose. You can request to interview just a single applicant or a dozen. Sadly, we always have applicants who end up not receiving interviews.
When does this happen? Most interviewers will receive between zero and two early applicants in the fall. The majority of the applicants will be interviewed between January and March.
Will I need to travel to meet the student? No. This year you can choose to interview candidates either in-person or online.
What does the process involve? Interviews are assigned, and reports submitted, via an on-line system that makes the logistical process easy.
How long does an interview last? Most interviews run about 45 minutes. It will then take about half an hour to write up your interview report.
Who can become an alumni interviewer? To access the Portal and be eligible to interview, you must hold a degree from Harvard University. Graduates of Harvard College are especially helpful. Those holding a PhD, MD, JD, or MBA from Harvard are also welcome to interview. Please note that you must live in our region, from Hillsborough to the Outer Banks. [Certificates received from leadership, executive education, or management programs are not considered University degrees and therefore do not allow the recipient to participate in the Harvard College Interviewing Program.]
Questions? Please contact the HCRT schools committee: Caitlin Wheeler at caitlin@harvardtriangle.org.