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The Ohio State interview
No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
No admissions interview
No interviews offered; Ohio State does not conduct admissions interviews for undergraduate applicants.
How to prepare for Ohio State
- Because there is no interview, your Common App personal statement carries the full burden of your voice , treat it as your one direct conversation with the admissions office, and make it specific to who you are rather than generic.
- Demonstrating interest at Ohio State carries some weight; visit campus (virtual or in-person), attend information sessions, and note your participation on the application if given the chance.
- If you are targeting competitive programs (engineering, business, nursing) or the Morrill Scholars Program, the optional Morrill essay is your best substitute for an interview , use it to show depth of purpose, not just achievements.
- Research specific colleges, majors, and research centers at OSU and weave that specificity into your personal statement or any optional essays to show you have done your homework.
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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