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The Gonzaga interview
Optional interview, and it carries moderate weight in the decision. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
Optional interview
Optional interview with an Admission Counselor, ~30-45 min, available in person on campus, via Zoom, or by phone; strongly encouraged for students with unweighted GPA at or below 3.2
How to prepare for Gonzaga
- Students with a GPA of 3.2 or below are strongly encouraged to interview , treat it as a meaningful opportunity to address any academic weaknesses in your file.
- Schedule at least two weeks in advance; you can request an interview as part of a campus visit or independently via phone or Zoom.
- Gonzaga is a Jesuit university , be ready to speak authentically about community, service, and how you want to grow as a person, not just academic goals.
- Interviews are with Admission Counselors, not alumni, so they carry real evaluative weight , prepare thoughtful questions about Gonzaga's Jesuit mission and specific programs.
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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