The UMass Amherst interview

No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.

No admissions interview

No interviews offered. Admissions decisions are based entirely on application materials.

How to prepare for UMass Amherst

Visit campus or attend a virtual info session to demonstrate genuine interest , UMass tracks demonstrated interest and it can positively influence decisions.
Use the three 100-word short-answer essays strategically; with no interview to add nuance, these brief prompts carry extra weight in showing personality and fit.
Apply Early Action by November 5 , UMass Amherst's EA is non-binding and significantly improves your odds at popular majors like engineering and business.
Research specific programs and reference them in your essays; UMass has strong flagship programs (Isenberg, College of Engineering, Commonwealth Honors College) and specificity signals genuine fit.

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.

Practice interview questions

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