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 == What happens if more than 50 people apply? == What happens if more than 50 people apply?
  
-If more than 50 people apply, there will be a set of short oral interviews in the second half of January to determine who gets accepted to the American track.+If more than 50 people apply, there will be a set of short oral interviews in the second half of January â€“ still during the exam period – to determine who gets accepted to the American track.
  
 == Who conducts the interviews? == Who conducts the interviews?
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 Private travel does not count as an emergency situation, but we will try to be flexible as long as you can make it to one of the other dates. Private travel does not count as an emergency situation, but we will try to be flexible as long as you can make it to one of the other dates.
  
-== I am abroad. Can I take the interview over Skype?+== What form will the interviews take?
  
-No, you have to be there in person. As the interview takes place during the exam period, students’ presence is expected.+In person or online via MS Teams.
  
 == How am I assessed at the interview? == How am I assessed at the interview?
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 The interview is usually conducted by two members of the Department of American Studies to ensure fair assessment. They will evaluate you based on criteria like your command of English, your interest in American studies, your interest in different subject areas connected to the field etc. You will be awarded a number of points based on these criteria, and the 50 students with the most points will be accepted to the track. The interview is usually conducted by two members of the Department of American Studies to ensure fair assessment. They will evaluate you based on criteria like your command of English, your interest in American studies, your interest in different subject areas connected to the field etc. You will be awarded a number of points based on these criteria, and the 50 students with the most points will be accepted to the track.
  
-== What happens if I do not take the interview?+== What happens if I do not show up for the interview?
  
 If you do not come to the interview, your score will automatically be zero, and you will not be accepted to the American track. You will continue your studies on the English track. If you do not come to the interview, your score will automatically be zero, and you will not be accepted to the American track. You will continue your studies on the English track.
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