Graduate School Questions

Example questions for Graduate School.

• 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?
• 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?
• What are your hobbies?
• Explain a situation in which you had a conflict. How did you resolve it? What would you do different ? 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 qualifies you for this program?
• What do you plan to specialize in?
• Who is a role model for you?