The AI agent acts as an interviewer on behalf of your instructor. It asks questions based on the assessment criteria and follows up on your answers to test the depth of your knowledge.
How the AI interview works
Unlike a traditional written test or a multiple-choice quiz, an AI interview is conversational. The AI will ask you a question, listen to or read your response, and then ask follow-up questions to explore your reasoning.- It is interactive: The AI responds to what you say. If you give a brief answer, it may ask you to elaborate. If you introduce an interesting concept, it might ask you to connect it to course materials.
- It is timed: Most interviews have a set time limit or a set number of questions. Your instructor determines these constraints.
- It is recorded: The transcript of your conversation is saved and shared with your instructor, who will review it to assign your final grade.
Preparing for the assessment
Treat an AI interview exactly as you would an oral exam with your professor or a teaching assistant.1. Review the rubric and instructions
Your instructor provides the AI with the grading rubric and instructions. Before starting the interview, make sure you understand the criteria you are being assessed against. The AI will formulate its questions to determine your proficiency in those specific areas.2. Practice speaking about concepts out loud
Because the assessment is conversational, practice explaining key concepts out loud. Focus on:- Defining terms clearly.
- Providing examples from the course or real-world applications.
- Connecting different concepts together.
3. Check your setup
If the assessment requires audio, test your microphone before beginning. Ensure you are in a quiet environment where the AI can hear you clearly and you won’t be interrupted.During the interview
Speak clearly and naturally
Talk to the AI as if you are talking to a person. You don’t need to use overly formal language unless the assessment requires it. Focus on communicating your ideas clearly.Elaborate on your answers
The AI is trying to gauge the depth of your understanding. Provide detailed answers and explain your reasoning. If you only provide one-word answers, the AI will likely prompt you for more information.Ask for clarification if needed
If the AI asks a question that you do not understand, it is perfectly acceptable to ask the AI to rephrase or clarify the question.Do not try to “game” the system
The AI is designed to have a natural conversation and assess your knowledge based on the rubric. Trying to confuse the AI, providing irrelevant information, or using prompt injection techniques will be documented in the transcript that your instructor reviews and will likely negatively impact your grade.After the interview
Once the interview is complete, the transcript is sent to your instructor for review. Your instructor will read the transcript, evaluate your performance against the rubric, and provide final feedback and a grade. When your instructor publishes the results, you will receive a feedback report that includes the transcript of your conversation alongside your instructor’s annotations and final assessment.Looking for more details?
- To learn how your privacy is protected during the interview, see Privacy & security.
- To understand what your feedback report will look like, see Report Structure.