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The Smith interview
Optional interview, and it carries minor weight in the decision. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
Optional interview
Optional alumni or staff interview, ~30 min, virtual or in your area; requested via applicant portal after application submission
How to prepare for Smith
- Request your interview promptly after submitting your application , slots fill up, and taking the initiative signals genuine interest in Smith.
- Treat it as a two-way conversation: Smith interviewers expect you to come with thoughtful questions about the college, not just rehearsed answers about yourself.
- Emphasize what draws you specifically to a women's liberal arts environment and how Smith's culture of intellectual independence fits your goals.
- Be authentic about your interests and values , interviewers note qualities like curiosity, humor, and confidence rather than checking boxes on achievements.
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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