Princeton University Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Princeton University.
Princeton University
Graduate Student
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process varies a lot by department, and some don't even have interviews. In certain departments, it's a "visit day" where you're practically already accepted. Other departments are quite competitive. It even depends on the advisor; some treat it like a formal interview, while others see it as a final check to ensure you aren't a disruptive force for the next several years. I'm sharing this for the Glassdoor upgrade, as I think it's unnecessary.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How do you envision yourself contributing to this department?
- Imagine you had unlimited resources, what experiment would you propose?
Princeton University
Graduate Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The application was long, but the interview itself was brief, happening over a single weekend. It focused more on showing you around the facilities than on a tough interrogation. The main goal of the interview weekend is to weed out candidates who look good on paper but aren't a good fit. Once you secure the interview, you're practically guaranteed the position.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe your research?
Princeton University
Graduate Student
Intern Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied to the Princeton graduate program online and was then contacted by a professor who wanted to do a skype interview. I talked about my previous research and answered questions about it. The questions weren't too difficult because I had prepared to discuss my resume.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your most recent research?
Princeton University Graduate Program Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Princeton University interview reports.
“Imagine you had unlimited resources, what experiment would you propose?”
Read reports →“Were there many surprising questions asked?”
Read reports →“What are your views on the research we are currently pursuing?”
Read reports →“What is the next step in your research?”
Read reports →“What feedback do you have regarding our ongoing research?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your most recent research?”
Read report →“Could you describe your research?”
Read report →“How do you envision the future direction of your work?”
Read report →“What are your perspectives on your own research endeavors?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Princeton University interview reports.