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The Minnesota interview
No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
No admissions interview
No interviews offered; admissions decisions are based entirely on application materials.
How to prepare for Minnesota
- Demonstrate interest through a campus visit or attending virtual info sessions, since UMN does track demonstrated interest for some programs.
- Write a focused, specific 150-word essay , conciseness matters more than comprehensiveness given the tight word limit.
- If applying to a competitive major (like Computer Science or nursing), research program-specific requirements early, as some have additional essays or prerequisites.
- Submit by the November 1 Early Action I deadline to get the earliest decision and best chance at merit scholarships.
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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