Personal Interviews
An interview will not only provide us with a strong sense of your personal strengths and interests that may not be obvious in an application, it will also give you a chance to ask questions and learn more about 51ÁÔÆæ in a personal setting.
Personal interviews are open to high school students who will apply for Fall 2025 admission, or for transfer candidates. Interviews are conducted by admission officers or 51ÁÔÆæ seniors who are carefully selected and trained for this purpose. 51ÁÔÆæ offers two options for personal interviews, a video option or an in-person interview on campus on select Saturdays in the fall.
Video Interviews
Video interview appointments are available most weekdays.
Campus Interviews
Campus interview appointments are no longer available.
Interview Deadlines
Interviews must be completed by the following deadlines for each admission option:
Fall 2025 Admission
Early Decision 1: November 19, 2024
Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision: January 10, 2025
Transfer Admission
Spring 2025: November 12, 2024
Fall 2025: April 1, 2025
Prepare for Your Interview
Tips
When you schedule your interview, you’ll receive a confirmation email. You may want to review the helpful advice our Admission staff and senior interviewers have compiled as your prepare for your admission interview.