Guide/04 People & Supporting Materials

Interviews

What alumni interviews really are, how much they matter, and how to prepare for a real conversation.

Chapter 15 of 242 min readUpdated September 23, 2026 Preview

At some point during the process, an alum from a college you applied to may reach out and ask to interview you. First: don't stress about it.

This chapter explains what these interviews usually are, why they vary so much, and how to prepare for them without overpreparing.

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