Event Handbook 2023-24
Event Handbook 2023-24
Event Handbook 2023-24
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NEXT GENIUS GROUP INTERVIEW INVITATION
Dear Student,
By now, you must have had personal interactions with the Next
Genius Team, Past Next Genius Scholars, or Admission Officers and
you must also have submitted your complete College Application to
your allocated college. The upcoming online group interview is the
final step toward winning the prestigious Next Genius Scholarship.
The entire Next Genius team, the admission officers & I am looking
forward to meeting you during the online interview soon.
Warm Wishes,
Dr. Neeraj Mandhana
Founder, The Next Genius Foundation
TIMELINE
FRI, JAN 19
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Icebreaker Session
for Students
SAT, JAN 20
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Information Session
for Parents
SAT, JAN 20
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Next Genius Online Group
Interview for Students
FRI, JAN 26
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Next Genius Online
Awards Ceremony
WED, APR 10
Scholarship
Acceptance
The times mentioned are all in the IST (Indian Standard Time) zone
SCHEDULE
Day 1 - January 19, Friday [Online]
1
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM - Icebreaker Session for Students
30-minutes - Student Introductions
10-minutes -Talk by Current Next Genius Scholar
10-minutes - Next Genius Interview Process
10-minutes - Closing & Q&A
Please note:
All times are mentioned in IST time zone.
All the Zoom links will be shared in due course of time.
ONLINE INTERVIEW FOR STUDENTS
Dress Code
Look your best!
Boys: A Suit or Blazer
Girls: Western-Formal or Smart-Traditional attire
Screen Name: Use the name of the college you are interviewing
01 for as prefix & First Name as your screen name in all sessions for
easy identification. Avoid using nicknames.
System Check: Before starting, test your camera video and audio
02 functionalities to ensure they're working properly.
Choosing Your Spot: Select a quiet, well-lit spot with good internet.
04 Use headphones for better sound.
Parental Support Session: During the session for parents, help them
05 get familiar with basic Zoom features. Encourage them to stay
muted when not speaking for a smoother experience.
Checklist for Day of the Interview
Zoom Links: Make sure to use the correct Zoom link for each specific
01 Next Genius meeting happening between January 19, 20, 26. Links
will be shared a week prior and posted in the WhatsApp groups.
Audio and Video: Keep your audio on mute by default and unmute
02 only when speaking. Your video should remain on throughout the
interview.
Refundable Deposit: The Next Genius Interview deposit will be refunded after
attending all sessions: Icebreaker, Parent Info Session (for Parents only), and
the Interview. The refund will be processed within 15 days after the interview.
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