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The Sarah Lawrence 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 admission counselors or senior ambassadors, ~30-45 min, conducted online (virtual); also accepts InitialView or Vericant interviews
How to prepare for Sarah Lawrence
- Prepare a thoughtful answer to 'Why Sarah Lawrence?' , your interviewer will almost certainly ask it; connect it to the seminar-and-conference model specifically, not just vague fit language.
- Treat it as a genuine conversation rather than a formal interview , there's no dress code requirement and the tone is intentionally relaxed, so authentic curiosity about the school matters more than polish.
- Submitting an interview signals serious interest and adds a brief write-up to your file, so it functions partly as a demonstrated-interest signal , complete it if you are genuinely considering Sarah Lawrence.
- Come with real questions prepared; the session is designed to go both ways, and thoughtful questions about the Don system or conference work will reinforce that you've done your homework.
Practice before the real thing
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