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The Cincinnati interview
No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
No admissions interview
No interviews offered. UC Cincinnati reviews applications on a rolling basis without any interview component.
How to prepare for Cincinnati
- Visit campus or attend a virtual information session to demonstrate genuine interest , UC tracks demonstrated interest and it can matter for competitive programs like DAAP, nursing, and engineering.
- Write a specific, concrete Why This Major essay: UC's single required essay (~500 words) asks about your major, so name professors, programs, co-op opportunities, or facilities unique to UC rather than writing a generic response.
- Apply by November 1 for Early Action to maximize scholarship consideration and program availability , UC's rolling admissions means earlier applicants have more options.
- For competitive programs (DAAP, Lindner Business, College of Engineering, BSN nursing), research each college's specific supplemental requirements and deadlines, as some have separate portfolio or priority criteria.
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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