Throughout the college admissions process, you may have the opportunity to contact the admissions offices of colleges that interest you. You might go on a college visit and stop in the admissions office to show your interest in that school. A college may request an interview at some point. You might want to call or email an admissions officer for more information or to confirm that your application materials have been received.

Whatever your reason for contacting an admissions officer, our experts have some tips for you.

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College Admissions Interviews

Some colleges recommend or even require college admissions interviews. In an admissions interview, you sit down with an admissions officer or an alum, either on campus or nearer to your home. It’s just another way for them to get to know you and decide whether you would be a good fit. However, some interviews are strictly informational, not evaluative; these interviews are used mainly to answer your questions and get you excited about their school.

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