The Mount Holyoke 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 a Senior Admission Ambassador or alum, ~30-45 min, available on campus or virtually; most take place October-January

How to prepare for Mount Holyoke

Mount Holyoke explicitly describes interviews as informational rather than evaluative , use it as a two-way conversation to show genuine curiosity about the college and ask substantive questions about academic life and community.
Emphasize your intellectual interests and how they align with a liberal arts education; interviewers look for students who are engaged learners, not just high achievers.
Schedule early in the fall of senior year if possible , most interviews happen October through January and slots with on-campus staff or local alums can fill up.
Because the interview is optional and carries minor weight, if you cannot schedule one do not worry , focus instead on a strong supplemental essay that conveys your voice and fit with Mount Holyoke's mission.

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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