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The Pepperdine interview
No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
No admissions interview
No interviews offered for undergraduate admissions.
How to prepare for Pepperdine
- Visit the Malibu campus or attend a virtual information session , demonstrated interest can carry weight at Pepperdine, and admissions staff do notice engagement.
- Pepperdine's Christian faith mission is central; your supplemental essay (300-500 words) is your best opportunity to show genuine alignment with or thoughtful engagement toward its values-based community.
- Since there is no interview, your letters of recommendation are the closest substitute for a personal impression , choose recommenders who can speak to your character, not just your grades.
- Apply Early Action (Nov 1) to signal strong interest; Pepperdine releases EA decisions by Jan 10, giving you leverage if you're weighing multiple offers.
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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