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The Kalamazoo 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, ~30 min, available on campus or off campus (regional/virtual)
How to prepare for Kalamazoo
- Show genuine familiarity with the K-Plan , Kalamazoo's distinctive four-year structure combining study abroad, career development, and a senior individualized project. Be specific about which elements excite you.
- Because the college is accessible and relationship-driven, the interview is more about fit and mutual discovery than evaluation. Come with thoughtful questions about campus life and the K-Plan in practice.
- If you cannot interview, prioritize a campus visit , Kalamazoo places real value on demonstrated interest, and visiting or attending a regional info session signals genuine enthusiasm.
- Avoid treating this like a high-stakes competitive-school interview. The tone is conversational; interviewers want to understand who you are, not trip you up.
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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