The Admissions Interview Process: What You Need to Know

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If you're applying to graduate school, expect an interview. While interviews aren't a required ponent of all applications, be prepared for the possibility. As admission to graduate school bees more petitive, admissions interviews bee monplace.Think about it: if you attend a particular program, you'll work very closely with a faculty member for several years. It's no wonder that faculty want to meet potential students -- and you should meet them for the very same reason. Do you really want to mit to working with someone for the foreseeable future, without meeting him or her beforehand?

Before the Interview

Do your homework. Learn about the program and faculty. Read recent faculty publications to learn more about their labs. Prepare intelligent questions to ask. Remember that you're judged by your application but also by your presentation and your interest in the program and facult

y.During the Interview

Dress professionally and fortably. Find out what graduate students really think about their advisors and the program Try to meet graduate students for a one-on-one conversation so you can find out what they really think Don't underestimate the potential influence of current graduate students. Although they might sound like they're speaking off-the-cuff, remember that you're on an interview, regardless of with whom you're speaking. Present your best side because current graduate students may be in a position to help or hurt your application. Follow standard rules of interviewing (i.e., eye contact, self confident presentation, conservative dress, etc.) Some interviews include social events like parties. Don't drink too much (even if others do). Remember that even though it seems like a party, it's an interview. Assume that you're being evaluated at all times.