AkPsi INTERVIEW 2024/2025 questions and answers | verified
Why do you want to join AKPSI? - As a prospective junior transfer student in the beginning of
2017, I had done extensive research prior to hearing of my acceptance to the USC on student
organizations on campus that I hoped to get involved in. In search of a prestigious professional fraternity,
Alpha Kappa Psi was conspicuous among all the other organizations, as the oldest (1905) and largest
business fraternity in the world (265 active chapters in the nation). Holding brothers of all majors and
backgrounds, I knew there would be a certain uniqueness in the network of Alpha Kappa Psi unfindable
anywhere else.
Even then I still didn't know much about the Alpha Zeta chapter specifically of AKPSI besides the hard
facts but fortunately, I had the opportunity to approach two friends and active members on their
experiences with AKPSI. Both had spoke highly of the professionalism, guidance, network, and
everlasting brotherhood of the organization. This sincerity was proved simply from meeting the brothers
during the rush events. Right off the back at the meet the chapter at the AKPSI house, from meeting the
brothers and seeing the interactions between the brothers, I immediately knew these were the people I
wanted to be around for my next two years. "work hard play hard" mindset of everyone
What can you contribute to AKPSI? - I believe my diverse experiences, skills, and character will
make me a valuable potential addition to this extraordinary organization. First off, as a transfer student, I
have the various experiences that I went through to get me to USC. I believe that nothing can beat the
perseverance of a transfer student. In addition, my teamwork and leadership skills will become valuable
as a brother of akpsi. I take pride in my teamwork skills that were developed working part-time jobs in
various industries since high school. Collaboration and communication were important aspects in
succeeding in these jobs. Although I am a team player, I am also a leader. I have been elected for
leadership roles in school organizations such as the Student Government and a Honor Society. I have also
co-founded a career club. At work, I have taken initiative as a leader amongst my coworkers in necessary
situations when a manager or someone in a leadership position is absent
What do you hope to gain from AKPSI? - Besides the brotherhood and friendships of course, I
hope to gain the career and professional guidance that I really need. As you can see from my resume, I
haven't had the opportunity to yet work in the my career field of interest. I hope that AKPSI can guide
me through that.
I have also grown a recent interest in consulting but do not know much about how to approach it. I
remember hearing from an active, Karina, who came in knowing nothing of consulting before akpsi. Also
brother Joann who used to be a business major but switched to CS with the guidance of akpsi brothers.
Without akpsi i wouldn't be able to have these mentors by my side when i'm lost. having individuals
around you who have similar career pursuits and and passions similiar or greater than yours puts you in
a better place
Also I hope that through working with akpsi, i'll grow and develop the skills needed to be successful in
the workforce. I haven't been properly taught these skills. Specifically, I hope to learn to network better
in all settings, and specifically related to that, i hope to improve my communication and speaking skills.
Why do you want to join AKPSI? - As a prospective junior transfer student in the beginning of
2017, I had done extensive research prior to hearing of my acceptance to the USC on student
organizations on campus that I hoped to get involved in. In search of a prestigious professional fraternity,
Alpha Kappa Psi was conspicuous among all the other organizations, as the oldest (1905) and largest
business fraternity in the world (265 active chapters in the nation). Holding brothers of all majors and
backgrounds, I knew there would be a certain uniqueness in the network of Alpha Kappa Psi unfindable
anywhere else.
Even then I still didn't know much about the Alpha Zeta chapter specifically of AKPSI besides the hard
facts but fortunately, I had the opportunity to approach two friends and active members on their
experiences with AKPSI. Both had spoke highly of the professionalism, guidance, network, and
everlasting brotherhood of the organization. This sincerity was proved simply from meeting the brothers
during the rush events. Right off the back at the meet the chapter at the AKPSI house, from meeting the
brothers and seeing the interactions between the brothers, I immediately knew these were the people I
wanted to be around for my next two years. "work hard play hard" mindset of everyone
What can you contribute to AKPSI? - I believe my diverse experiences, skills, and character will
make me a valuable potential addition to this extraordinary organization. First off, as a transfer student, I
have the various experiences that I went through to get me to USC. I believe that nothing can beat the
perseverance of a transfer student. In addition, my teamwork and leadership skills will become valuable
as a brother of akpsi. I take pride in my teamwork skills that were developed working part-time jobs in
various industries since high school. Collaboration and communication were important aspects in
succeeding in these jobs. Although I am a team player, I am also a leader. I have been elected for
leadership roles in school organizations such as the Student Government and a Honor Society. I have also
co-founded a career club. At work, I have taken initiative as a leader amongst my coworkers in necessary
situations when a manager or someone in a leadership position is absent
What do you hope to gain from AKPSI? - Besides the brotherhood and friendships of course, I
hope to gain the career and professional guidance that I really need. As you can see from my resume, I
haven't had the opportunity to yet work in the my career field of interest. I hope that AKPSI can guide
me through that.
I have also grown a recent interest in consulting but do not know much about how to approach it. I
remember hearing from an active, Karina, who came in knowing nothing of consulting before akpsi. Also
brother Joann who used to be a business major but switched to CS with the guidance of akpsi brothers.
Without akpsi i wouldn't be able to have these mentors by my side when i'm lost. having individuals
around you who have similar career pursuits and and passions similiar or greater than yours puts you in
a better place
Also I hope that through working with akpsi, i'll grow and develop the skills needed to be successful in
the workforce. I haven't been properly taught these skills. Specifically, I hope to learn to network better
in all settings, and specifically related to that, i hope to improve my communication and speaking skills.
