College Forward Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at College Forward.
College Forward
College Completion Coach
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I applied online through the AmeriCorps portal. Got an email contact within a few days to set up an interview. The email had a link that took me to a google calendar where I could choose interview slots and interviewers. I thought it was going to be a video call, but it turned out to be a normal phone call. It was the only round, but the interview was pretty long, over an hour.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Can you tell me why you are interested in College Forward?
- What is the most valuable criticism you have ever received?
- What is one area you are actively trying to improve?
College Forward
College Access Coach
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I sent in a general application for Americorps, and within a week, I was asked to complete a more specific application for this program. The very next day, they offered me interview dates, and I picked one for later that week. They ended up offering me the job six days after that.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What's the oddest thing that brings a smile to your face?
- Imagine you're organizing a carnival with only $100; what attractions would you include?
- Can you share something you are actively trying to get better at?
College Forward
Completion Coach
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had one interview over the phone with a current coach and a manager. I wasn't sure who the coach was at the time and thought it was someone else in a leadership role. The interview lasted about 30 minutes and was pretty standard: discussing your background, scheduling expectations, the organization's mission, etc. I was disappointed that I didn't get any follow-up information or a contact person for questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Do you feel comfortable working with diverse groups of people?
- What kind of experience do you have working with students or in education?
College Forward
College Completion Coach
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I was first contacted through the Americorp website, and the process was pretty quick overall, taking just one week from start to finish. They were very responsive and kept things moving along efficiently. There was a phone interview and then an in-person one.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to de-escalate a conflict or tense situation?
College Forward Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from College Forward interview reports.
“What's the oddest thing that brings a smile to your face?”
Read reports →“How would you plan a carnival with a budget of only $100?”
Read reports →“What's an unusual thing that brings a smile to your face?”
Read reports →“Imagine you're organizing a carnival with only $100; what attractions would you include?”
Read reports →“Who would you pick to play you in a movie about your life, and what's the reason for your choice?”
Read report →“What is your go-to joke?”
Read report →“Which social justice issues are important to you?”
Read report →“What is the most valuable criticism you have ever received?”
Read report →“Tell me about something you enjoy doing that people might find unusual.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 College Forward interview reports.