Perfectly Obstinate People

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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Perfectly Obstinate PeopleBy Kathy Kolbe

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