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The Stanford interview
No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
No admissions interview
No interviews offered , Stanford does not conduct admissions interviews for undergraduate applicants.
How to prepare for Stanford
- Use the additional information section of your application to address anything important that doesn't fit elsewhere , Stanford reads everything carefully.
- Visit campus or attend virtual info sessions if possible; genuine demonstrated interest shows up in the quality and specificity of your essays.
- Stanford's short essays (100-250 words each) carry significant weight , treat them as a substitute for the conversation an interview would provide, making them specific and personal.
- Reach out to current students or departments for informational conversations if you have specific academic interests , this enriches your essays even though it has no formal admissions role.
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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