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The following information is offered at http://gradschool.about.com/od/interviews/a/interquest.htm Graduate School Interview QuestionsBy Tara Kuther, Ph.D., About.com Getting ready for a graduate school interview? Congratulations! Getting an interview is a significant step towards winning acceptance to the graduate program of your dreams. What questions can you expect? · Tell me about yourself. · What are your strengths and weaknesses? · If you're not accepted into graduate school, what are your plans? · Why did you choose this career? · What do you know about our program? · Why did you choose to apply to our program? · What other schools are you considering? · In what ways have your previous experience prepared you for graduate study in our program? · Any questions? · What do you believe your greatest challenge will be if you are accepted into this program? · In college, what courses did you enjoy the most? The least? Why? · Describe any research project you've worked on. What was the purpose of the project and what was your role in the project? · How would your professors describe you? · How will you be able to make a contribution to this field? · What are your hobbies? · Explain a situation in which you had a conflict and how you resolved it. What would you do differently? Why? · Describe your greatest accomplishment. · Tell me about your experience in this field. What was challenging? What was your contribution? · What are your career goals? How will this program help you achieve your goals? · How do you intend to finance your education? · What skills do you bring to the program? How will you help your mentor in his or her research? · Are you motivated? Explain and provide examples. · Why should we take you and not someone else? · What do you plan to specialize in? · What do you do in your spare time? · What can be determined about an applicant at an interview?
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