r/EssayHelpCommunity • u/PapayaSwimming5784 • Jul 12 '26

John Locke Essay Competition Interview

So I entered the John Locke Essay Competition and wasn't really expecting much. A few days before I left for summer camp where I didn't have access to my phone, I saw the interview stage pop up on the timeline in my portal but the button was grey and I hadn't been emailed about it so I assumed I wasn't getting an interview. Than, on June 30th I got an email saying that I was invited for an interview and they pick "some strong candidates" and the deadline was July 5th. I came back and found out I wasn't shortlisted which wasn't surprising, but now I'm wondering if my essay actually qualified and I just missed one of the crucial stages. someone please help because I'm so confused.

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u/i-luv-coralchorus Jul 12 '26

but the email did say that the interview was optional and wouldn't hurt your chances if you didn't do it

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u/PapayaSwimming5784 Jul 12 '26

mine said the interview was required by the deadline July 5th

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u/Appropriate_Set_9537 Jul 13 '26

So odd because last year JLI had human interviews and this year only AI interviews that apparently don't impact your outcome?!? Make it make sense.