INSIGHTS
Briefings on admissions interview strategies
Essays and video briefings for clearer admissions conversations.

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Before the interview even starts: The part nobody explains
A Stanford & Duke admissions interviewer explains the logistics most students miss — whether to interview at all, the two types of interviews, who conducts them, the deadlines that sneak up, and the invitation-only cases.

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Everything that happens once you finish your admissions interview
A Stanford & Duke interviewer pulls back the curtain on what happens after your college interview — the scoring forms, what earns a top or bottom rating, and the qualities interviewers are really evaluating.

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10 college interview questions — and how to answer them like yourself
A Stanford & Duke interviewer walks through ten of the most common college interview questions, with weak and strong sample answers, so you can sound prepared without sounding rehearsed.

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10 tips for a college interview that actually sounds like you
A Stanford & Duke interviewer shares ten practical tips for college interviews — from showing up early and telling structured stories to staying humble and sending a thoughtful thank-you note.