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The Maryland interview
No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
No admissions interview
No interviews offered; UMD does not conduct admissions interviews for undergraduate applicants.
How to prepare for Maryland
- Focus energy on UMD's six short-answer prompts (each capped at ~100 words) , these are the primary way the admissions office gets a sense of who you are beyond grades and test scores.
- Demonstrate specific interest in your intended major or college (e.g., Robert H. Smith School of Business, Clark School of Engineering) since UMD admits by college for many programs and wants to see fit.
- If you are an out-of-state applicant, UMD is more selective for non-Maryland residents, so make a clear case in your short answers for why UMD specifically , not just any flagship , suits your goals.
- Visit campus or attend a virtual information session and log your participation; demonstrated interest can signal commitment even without an interview option.
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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