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Entrance Interviews

Upon being accepted to the program, you will be contacted within a month or so to schedule an entry interview.

The entry interview is scheduled via an online calendar arranged by the Assistant Program Manager.

The entry interview is designed to be an informal conversation. Topics include: course sequence and planning, what to expect with the culminating project, and any procedural questions that the student may have.

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