Indiana University Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Indiana University.
Indiana University
Graduate Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The interview process was very understanding and easygoing. The staff was very welcoming and made sure I was comfortable. The process includes my personal statement, LOR, and an interview if applicable to my grad program.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your objectives for joining this program?
Indiana University
Graduate Student
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Make sure to reach out to professors you're interested in working with before submitting your online application. Check if they're accepting students and chat about their research interests to see if they match yours. Also, inquire about their mentoring approach. It's very uncommon for candidates who don't contact professors beforehand to advance or get accepted. The university hosts graduate recruitment weekends where they invite prospective students. These weekends include a full day of interviews with professors you select, followed by a dinner on the first day. The second day offers optional activities for you to explore Bloomington, and there's a party the next day.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What do you envision your dissertation research centering on?
Indiana University
Graduate Student
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Take home
Interview formats
Other
The process involved submitting an application that included a personal essay. Applicants were given several essay prompts to choose from and had to write an essay of no more than 5 pages on their selected topic.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to attend Indiana University?
Indiana University Graduate Program Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Indiana University interview reports.
“What makes you want to attend Indiana University?”
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Read reports →“What is your educational background?”
Read reports →“What are your objectives for joining this program?”
Read reports →“What are your expectations from this role?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your experience?”
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Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Indiana University interview reports.