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The DePaul interview
No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
No admissions interview
No interviews offered; admissions decisions based on application materials only.
How to prepare for DePaul
- Since there is no interview, your Common App personal statement is the primary place your voice appears , DePaul has no required supplemental essays, so invest heavily in the personal statement.
- Demonstrate interest through campus visits, virtual information sessions, or connecting with admissions reps at college fairs, as demonstrated interest can still factor informally.
- DePaul is test-optional, so if your scores are below average, lean on a strong personal statement and any optional essay space to contextualize your application.
- Research DePaul's specific colleges (e.g., Driehaus Business, College of Computing) and mention relevant programs in your application to show you have a concrete reason for choosing DePaul over similar schools.
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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