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The Hampshire interview
Optional interview, and it carries minor weight in the decision. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
Optional interview
Optional interview with an admissions counselor or current student, ~30-45 min, available virtually or on campus; not required and not a significant admission factor.
How to prepare for Hampshire
- Hampshire placed far more weight on your writing and demonstrated intellectual curiosity than on interviews , focus energy on crafting a compelling essay that shows your self-directed learning interests.
- If you did interview, it was largely informational: use it to ask substantive questions about Hampshire's Division system and self-designed curriculum rather than trying to 'impress' the interviewer.
- Note: Hampshire College announced closure in April 2026 and is no longer enrolling new first-year students , verify current status before applying.
- Because Hampshire was test-blind, strong supplemental writing and a clear sense of what you want to study independently carried the most weight in holistic review.
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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