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The William & Mary interview
No admissions interview. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
No admissions interview
No interviews offered; William & Mary does not conduct admissions interviews for undergraduate applicants.
How to prepare for William & Mary
- Use the optional supplemental essays strategically , William & Mary asks up to 6 short prompts and you only need to answer 1-2, so pick topics that reveal something not elsewhere in your application.
- Visit campus or attend virtual information sessions to demonstrate genuine interest, since there is no interview to signal enthusiasm directly.
- The 'Why William & Mary' angle matters in your essays , reference specific programs, traditions like the honor code, or the tight-knit community feel to show real fit.
- Strong letters of recommendation carry more weight here since there is no interview; choose recommenders who can speak to your intellectual curiosity and character in concrete terms.
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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