University of Rochester Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of Rochester.
University of Rochester
Graduate Student
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I applied in late November 2018 and got invited for an onsite interview on December 23rd. The interviews were held at the University of Rochester. They covered my flights, hotel, and meals for three days. I spoke with 6 faculty members, each for 20 minutes.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Why are you looking to get a Ph.D. and what are your future career goals, considering academia versus industry?
- Can you describe your past research experiences?
- Why do you want to pursue a Ph.D.?
University of Rochester
Graduate Student
Entry Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
This is about the University of Rochester physics graduate school application process. It's based on GPA, GRE, letters of recommendation, and research experience.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What is your motivation for pursuing graduate studies?
- Can you discuss your undergraduate GPA?
- What were your GRE scores?
University of Rochester
Graduate Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Group Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation
The interview process included dinner and breakfast, followed by four interviews with professors. Lunch was provided in between. There was also a department party with dinner at a professor's house. The administrative staff were very nice, helpful, and supportive, and the work culture seemed nice and collaborative. Students were helpful, offering tips about the professors conducting interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me why you are interested in Rochester?
University of Rochester Graduate Program Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from University of Rochester interview reports.
“Who do you consider your favorite computer scientist?”
Read reports →“Why do you want to pursue a Ph.D.?”
Read reports →“If you had unlimited funding, what experiment would you design and conduct?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for pursuing a PhD degree?”
Read reports →“What were your GRE scores?”
Read report →“And what about your least favorite class from undergrad?”
Read report →“Why are you looking to get a Ph.D. and what are your future career goals, considering academia versus industry?”
Read report →“What are your long-term plans after completing your Ph.D.?”
Read report →“Can you discuss your undergraduate GPA?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 University of Rochester interview reports.