Compared to the first test's graders, the instructors at HuangArt had a better impression of Fang Zhao. They had graded fairly in the second round of the admission exam. They hadn't known Fang Zhao, but they'd trusted Xue Jing and Mo Lang.
One's final ranking in the admission exam depended on their overall score. There were no interviews, because they weren't necessary. The candidates who were singled out by the initial graders were all known quantities. Even if someone used a pseudonym, the instructors could figure out whose disciple that person was with a quick read of their exam.
There wasn't much of a point to the interviews, so they had eventually been phased out.
The first class was the first time these music masters were able to observe Fang Zhao up close.
"He has great promise. He has his own style."
"The kid was nominated for a Galaxy Supernova Award this year."
"Oh? He was the one who received a nomination by special mention?"