International Student Interview Request Questionnaire

We’re excited that you would like to interview with us! Though interviews are not a requirement for application to Grinnell, we understand that they can be a helpful supplement for both the applicant and the admission office. However, the majority of international students admitted to Grinnell do not interview and, thus, are not penalized in any way by the lack an of an interview.

Please use this questionnaire to determine if you have submitted the necessary documents, as part of your application for admission to Grinnell College, to formally request an interview. Note that interview requests will only be accepted until the deadline to which you are applying (Early Decision 1 - November 15; Early Decision 2 - January 5; Regular Decision - January 15).

Let’s get started!

Are you planning to apply to Grinnell College for Fall 2025 as a first-year student?

Yes

Thank you for your interest! These interviews are reserved for high school seniors. We invite you to check back in with us as early as the spring of your junior year to set up an interview. More information on admission interviews can be found here.

Are you a U.S. citizen, permanent U.S. resident, or U.S.-located noncitizen (DACA, etc.)?

Yes

Thanks! This questionnaire is for international students. Please see the instructions and online interview request for domestic (U.S.) students.

Are you already registered for, or have you already completed, a formal interview (on- or off-campus) with a Grinnell College representative?

Yes

Terrific! If you have already completed, or are scheduled for, an interview with a Grinnell College representative, then there is no need to schedule another interview. Thank you!

Have you submitted your Common Application to Grinnell College?

Yes

You need to submit your Common Application to Grinnell College before requesting an interview.

Have you sent your financial aid forms to Grinnell College?

Yes

Please be sure to read about our financial aid policies for international students. If you are applying for aid, you need to submit your CSS Profile (or International Student Financial Aid Application).

Have you submitted, or do you plan to submit, an InitialView, Vericant, or Duolingo recorded interview to Grinnell College?

Yes

We value and readily accept the comprehensive interviews conducted by InitialView, Vericant, or Duolingo. As such, no Grinnell-specific interview will be necessary, nor granted. Thank you for routing your interview to us through these services!

Initial Assessment

Okay! Given your responses to the questions above, it appears that you may be ready to formally submit a request for an interview.

The next step is to logon to our International Student Interview Request Form. This form will evaluate the materials you already have on file with Grinnell College, confirming the responses you provided on this questionnaire.

Follow the link below, using the same login information you use to access your Grinnell College Applicant Status Page. (Logon information was emailed to you when you submitted your application to Grinnell.)

>> International Student Interview Request Form <<

Thank you!