A dorm or shared apartment is workable if you control the basics: stable internet, clear audio, good lighting, a neutral background and a surface where you can write comfortably.

Tell roommates the exact interview window and reduce avoidable interruptions. Silence notifications, close unnecessary applications and keep your phone available only as a backup.

Test the full setup with another person on the same device before the interview. Camera angle, microphone quality and internet stability matter more than whether the room looks like an office.

If privacy or noise is a serious problem, consider reserving a library room or another quiet campus space. The goal is a stable environment where you can focus completely on the interview. For more detail, see the consulting interview guide.

For a dorm interview, decent audio + stable Wi-Fi + no roommate walking in is basically the priority.