Does Santa Clara University require interviews?

I'm looking into applying to Santa Clara University and heard that some places require interviews. Can anyone confirm if Santa Clara requires an interview for admission? If so, how should I prepare for it?

Santa Clara University does not require interviews as part of their admissions process. The admissions decision is primarily based on your academic records, personal essays, and activities or experiences outside of the classroom.

But that doesn't mean you can't make the effort to learn more about Santa Clara, its campus life, its programs, etc., which can help you to tailor your essays to show why you want to attend this specific university.

Preparation would typically include understanding the school's mission and values, researching the programs or courses that interest you, and coming up with some thoughtful questions about those programs. Also, preparing to discuss your own experiences and aspirations related to what SCU has to offer can come in handy, not just for interviews, but also when writing your essay and supplemental questions for the application.

Remember, even though the interview is not part of the admissions process, the more interest you show in the university, the better you can articulate that in your application and connect it to your personal goals.