Sample Questions for the Interviewer

Questions applicants might ask the interviewer:

• What is the selection timeline? When will candidates be notified about their acceptance into the program?
• How are graduate test scores, grades, letters of recommendation, and personal statements evaluated for the admissions process?
• What characteristics distinguish this program from others in the same field?
• What do you consider the greatest strength of your program? Greatest challenge/weakness?
• What makes a student successful in your program?
• How would you describe the culture/environment of your program?
• What assistantships and scholarships are available and what proportion of graduate students in the program receive one?
• Where are recent alumni employed? What do most students do after graduation?
• I’ve read articles written by ________ and _________. To what extent are students involved in assisting these faculty members with related research projects?
• What types of research projects are current students pursuing?