To prepare for your virtual interview day, please download Zoom, the platform our faculty will be using to interview you. We encourage you to test out some Zoom meetings with friends or family beforehand to get comfortable with the software, and review the Zoom Help Center for any troubleshooting.

We recommend using a computer or tablet with a good webcam and microphone. Although a mobile phone may be used, a laptop or tablet improves stability.

Allow time before the interview starts to conduct a technology check:

• Double-check your microphone and camera to make sure they’re working well.
• Position your camera and microphone as you did when you practiced.
• Shut down all programs on your device so that no alerts, notifications, or other electronic interruptions distract you.
• Make sure your device is fully charged. Carry a charger with you and make sure you can plug into an outlet in case there is a problem with your battery.
• Have a backup plan in case the technology fails ― we will be asking for your phone number in advance so that phone interviews may be conducted if there are computer or Zoom issues.
• Identify a private, quiet, well-lit space where you can complete the interview by yourself, free of potential distractions, and where you can speak freely. Make sure you have control over the background noise, so avoid open spaces in libraries and places where you could be interrupted such as coffee shops and other communal spaces. Consider completing the interview at home or find a space offered by your school if that is available.