I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) in Mar 2018
Interview
For Residence Education and Housing Services, Outreach Department. There were 3 people interviewing and all of them are friendly. Most of the questions are STAR questions (a question which begins with "Tell us about a time when you had........"
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time you had had to work or spend a significant amount of time with someone from a different background or who had different values than you. How did you manage that situation and what did you learn from it?
It was a highly specific and individualized interview, which Depended on the researchers interest. Highly recommend to seek out a researcher who’s interest aligns with yours—it will help a lot in the long run.
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Michigan State University
Interview
If you would like to attend graduate school, I would strongly suggest contacting a prospective advisor BEFORE applying to the program. Many programs will not even consider accepting a student unless a faculty member in the department in the department has already committed to supporting them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you plan on working another job while pursuing your PhD?
