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The Buffalo interview
No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
No admissions interview
No interviews offered; admissions decisions are based on academic record, test scores (optional), and personal statement.
How to prepare for Buffalo
- Since there is no interview, your Common App or SUNY personal statement carries significant weight , make it specific and authentic rather than generic.
- Visit campus or attend a virtual information session to demonstrate genuine interest; UB does track demonstrated interest in some cases.
- If applying to the Honors College, the two required essays (500 words each) effectively serve as your extended pitch , treat them with the same care as an interview answer.
- Strong grades in a rigorous course load are the primary decision factor; focus energy on your academic record and any upward grade trends.
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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