Application FAQs

How are applications read?

Applications are read completely blind. This means that the people reading your application are judging solely based on what you’ve written; all other information (name, major, etc.) is hidden until after deliberations are complete.

How many applicants get selected for an interview?

It varies from year to year but we aim to offer as many spots as we possibly can. Interviews will be held throughout the week of February 5th.

What kind of commitments will I have as a member of NSC? (time commitment, points, in-person stuff, etc)

Typically, NSC members will be required to attend GM from 5-6 PM on Mondays, as well as any additional meetings their committee may have. It is about a 1-2 hour commitment per week, but this can vary if your committee has a big project or event coming up.

In terms of other commitments, NSC members are expected to meet NSC’s point requirements. This should not be difficult as there will be plenty of point opportunities offered! Most members would agree that NSC is a very manageable and flexible commitment. Of course, if you ever have any conflicts or concerns, your chair and the Membership Director are always there to help you out; your wellbeing comes first!

A disclaimer we have to issue to keep up with the changing times:

We understand the popularity in AI programs and artificially generated essay responses. However, we advise strongly against this. ChatGPT and other programs do tend to generate redundant, incorrect information, and can be very obvious in comparison to human-author material. Application responses are required to be 100% authored by you and solely you.

Can I ask for feedback on my past application?

If you are a reapplicant and would like to receive feedback on your essays prior to the new application deadline, please email our Vice President at nsc.ut.vice.president@gmail.com. Please note that it takes time to receive a response to feedback requests, but we will ensure to get back to you in time for the next recruitment cycle.

Writing is not my strong suit, should I still apply?

We have received this question in the past, and want to clarify that completely perfect grammar and extremely professional language is not a priority for us, as we are simply using your essay responses to learn more about your background, passions, and get a feel for why you would like to join NSC. If writing is not your strong suit, or english is not your first language, we will not count that against you, and heavily encourage you to still apply! (also add this blurb before the app).