The College Board Research Analyst interview experience

Before meeting hiring managers, I completed a written assessment that assessed my thinking skills, and the submission was timed. During the visit itself, I interviewed with two hiring managers and went through scenario-style questions that tied closely to how I’d handle the job day-to-day.

Even though the setting was more formal, the content felt practical: it wasn’t just theoretical, it was about how I approached realistic workplace situations. I didn’t receive an offer afterward, but the structure gave me a clear sense of what they expected from the role—particularly how I respond under