"Life is full of surprises, and proctors need to be prepared for unexpected developments," says Christopher S. Queen, dean of students for the continuing education division.
Trial by Fire
The student who applied last month says she received a call the day before her interview, insisting that she "call between 7 and 7:30 a.m. and only between 7 and 7:30 a.m." to set up the meeting.
She knew the process would not be easy as soon as she was handed a card in the waiting room, apologizing in advance for frightening her.
"They want to know how you will react in certain situations," she says.
Queen says despite what it may seem, the interviewers are not necessarily trying to make students feel bad, but only to ensure they are prepared for the tougher aspects of being a proctor.
"I think the purpose of the interview, no matter what the style, is to find out what instincts a candidate has in situations that involve problem-solving," he says.
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