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The Davidson interview
Optional interview, and it carries minor weight in the decision. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
Optional interview
Optional alumni interview, ~30-45 min, typically virtual or in your local area
How to prepare for Davidson
- Davidson alumni interviewers tend to focus on intellectual curiosity and fit with the honor code culture , be ready to discuss what genuinely excites you academically, not just your resume.
- Davidson is tight-knit and values community engagement; speak concretely about how you contribute to groups and why you want a small liberal arts environment specifically, not just a selective school.
- Because the interview is informational and conducted by alumni volunteers, it carries limited evaluative weight , treat it as a chance to ask genuine questions about life at Davidson, which demonstrates real interest.
- Request the interview proactively if it is offered in your region; skipping it when available can signal low demonstrated interest for a school where fit matters.
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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