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Syracuse 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

2.1 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
85.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Syracuse University.

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Graduate Student

Research · a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral

It was a 30-minute interview. The professors introduced a lot about the program and their research fields, which were very helpful. Questions were mainly about your background and research experience, as well as your career goal. It was smooth, kind, and positive.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • What are your research interests?
  • Can you tell me about a paper you recently read that has inspired you?
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Graduate Student

Other · more than a year ago

Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

Digital interview, ask question and answer the question. Writing test. Give you the description of the question and you have sometimes to write the answer. The interview is not very difficult, but still need to prepare it.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you tell us about yourself?
  • What book is your favorite?
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Graduate Student

Research · more than a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

The interview process was very smooth. I was flown out for the interview and spent the weekend in Syracuse, which was a good time interacting with faculty. Although the process was lengthy, the perks were nice, like food and lodging.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • In what ways can you contribute to the department's overall advancement?
  • Can you tell me about your accomplishments during your undergraduate studies?
  • Please share your previous research experience.

Syracuse University Graduate Program Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Syracuse University interview reports.

Can you tell me about a paper you recently read that has inspired you?

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What motivates your desire to pursue your degree at this institution?

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What is your motivation for wanting to work for Syracuse University?

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How do you plan to balance your studies with your work responsibilities?

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Can you tell me about your accomplishments during your undergraduate studies?

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In what ways can you contribute to the department's overall advancement?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 7 Syracuse University interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 53.8%
Presentation 30.8%
Technical 15.4%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 100%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 85.7%
Negative 14.3%