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College Interviews & Demonstrated Interest – Make your interest stand out



Common College Interview Questions

Veritas Essays

Top 60 College Interview Questions + Tips for Acing Your Interview.

IvyWise College Interviews

A list of typical admissions questions plus guidance on answering thoughtfully.

College Essay Guy – Interviews

Typical admissions questions plus guidance on answering.

 
College interviews and demonstrated interest can play a key role in admissions decisions—especially at competitive or smaller schools.

Strong interview preparation helps you present yourself with confidence, while authentic engagement with colleges shows admissions officers you’re serious. Use the tools and tips below to practice interview questions, master virtual and in-person etiquette, and strategically demonstrate your commitment to top-choice schools.
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Tips for Virtual & In-Person Interviews

College interview tips: What to say and what to avoid.

15 Successful Strategies for Acing College Interviews.

How to Write a Great College Interview Thank You Email.

 


Show Interest in Your Top-Choice Schools

Appily Demonstrated Interest Guide

Overview of how schools track demonstrated interest.

A curated list of colleges that consider demonstrated interest in admissions, helping students focus their efforts strategically.

CollegeVine Demonstrated Interest Tips

Specific ways students can stand out beyond the application.

U.S. News on Demonstrated Interest

Explains how admissions offices weigh student engagement.

Research on student behavior that admissions offices use to gauge likelihood to enroll.

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