Dartmouth Phd Student Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Dartmouth.
Dartmouth
PhD Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was just an in person interview and it wasn't hard. It was a normal one on one interview. We also had the online form and a commonapp style thing.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you explain your interest in Dartmouth?
- What motivates you?
Dartmouth
PhD Student
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
It really depends on the professor, the process can be pretty all over the place. My feeling is that most professors have already decided who they want before they even talk to them, and there's often a good amount of favoritism going on.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you discuss your research?
Dartmouth
PhD Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 8 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The first day was packed with about 8 interviews, each with a different principal investigator, lasting around 30 minutes each. After that, there's a dinner get-together. The second day involves touring various labs and getting information about the program's requirements.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your research experience and if you have led an independent research project?
Dartmouth Phd Student Interview Questions
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“Could you explain your interest in Dartmouth?”
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Read reports →“Can you discuss your research?”
Read reports →“Can you describe your research project?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your research experience and if you have led an independent research project?”
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