<aside> 💡 Congratulations! Welcome to Stage 2. You are among the lucky few who have qualified to Stage 2. We are happy that you have made it this far!

Hearing and seeing you talk about your story and your work in a non-written format provides us with an opportunity to get a better sense of your personality, your energy, and your passion.

We suggest that you start by briefly introducing yourself and then spend the remainder of the time sharing a bit more about each of the specific questions. The first two questions have a time-limit of 2 mins and the last question has a time limit of 1 min.

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1. Describe your short-term and long-term academic and professional intentions?

This question invites you to reflect on your aspirations—both in the near future and in the long run. At Afara, we believe that strong candidates are curious, intentional, and proactive about their growth. Your academic and professional choices should be driven by a clear sense of purpose and a willingness to explore and adapt.

We are not just looking for what your goals are, but why they matter to you and how you plan to achieve them. A well-thought-out response will demonstrate your ability to set meaningful goals, make informed decisions, and take ownership of your future.

As you craft your response, consider:

• What are your short-term goals? What do you want to achieve in the next few years? (Academically and professionally)
• What are your long-term goals? How do you see yourself contributing to the world in the future?
• Why these goals? What experiences or values have influenced your ambitions?
• How will you achieve them? What steps, skills, or opportunities will you seek out?

1. Please tell us 4 improbable facts about you (things that are unlikely but true)

This question is an opportunity to showcase your uniqueness, creativity, and depth beyond academics and leadership. At Afara, we believe that great leaders are curious, self-aware, and open to unexpected experiences that shape their worldview.

We are not just looking for random facts, but rather insights into what makes you different, interesting, and multidimensional. Your response should reflect aspects of your personality, background, or experiences that set you apart—things that might surprise us but are still true.

As you craft your response, consider:

• What are four facts about you that most people wouldn’t expect?
• Why are they significant? Do they reveal something about your mindset, experiences, or passions?
• Do they connect to your values, interests, or ambitions?