Ensuring a stable communication environment is also one of the qualifications for application.

　The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) requested each university to give consideration to the examinees, such as taking alternative measures in case of communication problems in the online examination, etc. in the notification dated September 9.This may be related to the fact that each university is responsible for ensuring the communication environment in the entrance examination guidelines.However, for this year's entrance examination, it is necessary to understand that ensuring such a communication environment is one of the qualifications for application.It can be said that whether or not the examinee has a wired internet line or Wi-Fi environment at home, or whether or not such an environment can be prepared is also evaluated.

　If the communication becomes unstable many times during the online interview, the examinee will not be able to fully convey his / her motivation.That alone doesn't hurt your reputation, but it's easy to imagine that it's a disadvantage.Some students may be allowed to use the computer room of the high school, but some universities require that you take the test in the same room where the connection test was conducted in advance, so secure a place including that. is needed.

　Also, please note that if a third party enters the room during the test, it may be considered as fraudulent activity.Tokyo City University and Jissen Women's University provide an environment for online interviews on campus for students who cannot prepare a communication environment.

　In addition, some universities require a written consent for online interviews, and some students may have the impression that it is a little strict.However, the same measures have been taken when interviewing overseas through a video conference, such as for the International Student Examination, and the consent form is not particularly strict.For example, even if you look at the Jissen Women's University Consent Form <Fig. 1>, all of the items listed are natural items, and they are all important items from the practical point of view of conducting entrance examinations.Candidates may find these consent forms strict, but I would like them to understand them.

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Multiple online interviews will be available on the same day

　For online interviews, each university has already published detailed explanations.I think that the Q & A of Meio University will be helpful for students taking the exams at other universities <URL below>.Tokyo City University also explains Zoom registration etc. very carefully on the HP.However, Tokyo City University needs to read the instructions carefully, such as being required to change some of the nominations registered in Zoom to the examination number in advance of the interview examination (Fig. 2).It may be difficult for the examinees to receive such operation manuals after application, but it is necessary to read them patiently.This is a new burden other than interview preparation, but this ability to read the manual patiently is an essential ability for modern people.It's a bit harsh for students, but it's an important ability to demonstrate their abilities in online interviews.

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　In addition, in the open recruitment system for comprehensive selection and school recommendation type selection, many universities allow simultaneous application with other universities.For examinees who apply for multiple applications at the same time, it is recommended to organize the video conference services used in addition to the examination date, examination number, etc. for each examination university so that they will not be confused immediately before.Also, online interviews do not require you to go to the exam venue, so you can take multiple colleges on the same day if the exam times do not overlap.This is an advantage for students, unlike last year.However, having multiple interviews on the same day can be confusing as to which university you are taking.Rehearsals are important in this respect as it is a fatal mistake to talk about another university for reasons such as aspirations.Also, online interviews are common in job hunting for college students, so you can find many online interview manuals related to job hunting, such as how to place your eyes.You may want to read this as well.

Meio University Q & A:
https://www.meio-u.ac.jp/admission/exam/assets/qa_online0827.pdf