Emory University Phd Student Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Emory University.
Emory University
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 8 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Group Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Group
The process lasts for 3 days. You'll meet with 6-8 professors, some you can pick and some from the selection committee. Each meeting is about 25 minutes long. There's also a dinner with current students and another dinner with faculty. On the second night, there's a house party with students. They're interviewing 50 students for 14-18 spots.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your motivation for pursuing a PhD?
Emory University
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I received an email for the next step from the director of admission. Interviews were set up in December with two faculties. Then, in January, I got an email inviting me to visit the Emory University campus.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What strengths do you bring to this program?
Emory University
PhD Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was very busy but not stressful at all. The faculty are all very nice and if you are there, that means they probably want to take you on as a student.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What research areas are you interested in exploring?
Emory University Phd Student Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Emory University interview reports.
“What is your motivation for pursuing a PhD?”
Read reports →“What are your goals for obtaining this PhD?”
Read reports →“What research areas are you interested in exploring?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your research area and what you're interested in?”
Read reports →“What research interests do you have?”
Read report →“What strengths do you bring to this program?”
Read report →“What can you tell me about your past projects?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Emory University interview reports.