The Lewis & Clark interview

Optional interview, and it carries minor weight in the decision. Here is how it works and how to prepare.

Optional interview

Optional virtual interview with an admissions counselor, ~30 min, scheduled online or by email; off-campus in-person interviews also available when admissions staff travel

How to prepare for Lewis & Clark

Lewis & Clark's interview is conducted by admissions staff, not alumni , treat it as a genuine conversation with someone who will read your file, not a formal evaluation panel.
The college is test-free and heavily essay-driven; use the interview to add context or depth that your written application cannot easily convey, especially if you have an unusual circumstance or gap to explain.
Demonstrating genuine knowledge of Lewis & Clark's specific programs (e.g., the Overseas Study program or specific interdisciplinary majors) signals authentic fit far more than generic enthusiasm.
Schedule your interview well before your application deadline , slots fill up and you must complete it before the deadline of whichever round you are applying under.

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.

Practice interview questions

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