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The CU Boulder interview
No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
No admissions interview
No interviews offered for undergraduate admissions.
How to prepare for CU Boulder
- Focus your energy on the single 250-word major-specific essay , it is the highest-leverage piece of your file and CU Boulder admissions staff read it closely even at high acceptance rates.
- If applying to a competitive major (engineering, business, CS), research the specific program's requirements and admission rates, which are notably lower than the campus-wide ~79% figure.
- Demonstrate demonstrated interest through campus visits, virtual info sessions, or contact with the specific college/school within CU Boulder, since there is no interview to show fit.
- Submit by the November 15 Early Action deadline to maximize scholarship and housing opportunities , EA decisions arrive February 1.
Practice before the real thing
Rehearse real admissions-interview questions and get an honest read on your answers, what an interviewer hears, where you sound generic, and what to sharpen. We coach you; we never script you.
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