Thank you for your interest in the University of Michigan’s Teacher Education Program! This asynchronous video interview is a required step in the application process and helps us get to know the person behind the application: how you reflect, communicate, and connect with others. We hope to hear what draws you to teaching, how your experiences have shaped your view of education, and how you understand the skill, care, and continual growth involved in helping others learn.
- What to Submit
You will create and submit a filmed response for the prompt below. Your video should be no more than 3 minutes.
Video Prompt:
Think about a teacher (in school or in a more informal setting) who has had a great, positive impact on you. Describe their impact on you. Beyond just being 'nice' or 'fun,' break down one specific strategy or habit they used that helped you learn effectively. Why did it work?Your Marsal Admissions Video should be submitted along with your Common Application. Receipt of both the Common Application and the Admissions Video are required for your application to be considered complete.
- How to Submit
- The admissions video interview is hosted on the SlideRoom platform and can be submitted with your Common Application.
- The link to submit is: https://marsal.slideroom.com/
- For technical assistance with SlideRoom, please visit support.slideroom.com
- What We Are Looking For
We are not looking for a "correct" textbook answer. We are looking for YOU. When we review your video, we are looking for three things:
- Reflection: Show us that you can think deeply about your own experiences and how they have shaped your views.
- Vision: We want to see that you view teaching as a meaningful, skillful profession rooted in reflection, communication, and relationships. Show us you are serious about the work of helping others learn and committed to growing into the kind of teacher who can make a positive impact.
- Authenticity: Put down the script. We want to hear your natural voice. It is okay to be nervous; it is more important to be genuine.
- Production Tips
- Low Tech is Fine: We are interested in your thoughts, not your video editing skills. A video recorded on your phone or laptop webcam is perfectly acceptable!
- Audio Matters: Ensure you are in a quiet room where we can hear you clearly. Check the audio before you submit your video.
- Lighting: Try to have a light source in front of you (like a window) rather than behind you.
- No Reading: Please do not read an essay off the screen. It is okay to have bullet points to keep you on track, but look at the camera and speak to us like you would a future colleague or employer.
- Applicant Deadlines
- Early Decision and Early Action: November 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: February 1, 2027
For questions, please email [email protected].