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The Whitman interview
Optional interview, and it carries minor weight in the decision. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
Optional interview
Optional interview with a Whitman senior intern or admissions staff member, ~30-45 min, available on campus, virtually, or off campus (based on availability)
How to prepare for Whitman
- Whitman interviews are conversational and two-way , come with genuine questions about the college, not just rehearsed answers about yourself.
- Emphasize intellectual curiosity and fit with a small liberal arts environment; Whitman values students who will engage deeply with ideas across disciplines.
- You may interview only once, so request it once you are confident Whitman is a serious choice , treat it as your one chance to make a personal connection.
- Virtual and off-campus options make the interview accessible regardless of location; there is no advantage to interviewing on campus over virtually.
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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