I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at College Board in Aug 2019
Interview
I applied online and was contacted for a phone interview about a month later. The interviewer was not from HR, but occupied a similar role to the one I was up for, which was helpful re: getting a sense of the job. The call seemed to go well and I was told that I would (not "might" - "would") be contacted by someone else in the organization to discuss next steps, but that never happened.
Clearly, there was some kind of disconnect between the initial interviewer (who was otherwise lovely and professional) and others invovled in the hiring process. This was something I knew to expect from other reviews, but it was still disappointing. Providing greater clarity for everyone behind the curtain would make the experience feel more thougtful and better organized.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge students face in taking the AP exam?
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Other Director interview reviews for College Board
They were very attentive and supportive throughout the process. I enjoyed the clear communication and the interviews themselves were welcoming and not too abrasive. The questions they asked were expected and they didn't try to trick you.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at College Board (New York, NY) in Apr 2026
Interview
The interview process was extensive and included multiple rounds of interviews, a written exercise, a panel interview, a senior leadership interview, and professional reference checks.
While the interview team was professional and provided thoughtful feedback, I was disappointed that reference checks were requested and completed before a final hiring decision was made. Reference checks require time and effort from professional contacts, and many candidates may reasonably interpret that stage as indicating they are under final consideration for an offer.
Candidates should be prepared for a significant investment of time throughout the process, including the completion of a written exercise and multiple interview rounds.
One positive aspect of the experience was receiving detailed and constructive feedback after the decision, which is not always common in hiring processes.
I applied online. I interviewed at College Board (New York, NY) in July 2024
Interview
Straight forward and informative. Good process with feedback and follow through. Many different rounds. The whole process was about 2 months with traditional HR initial screening. I was required to meet with panel and demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter in question. Everyone was both polite and professional.
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