Washington University in St. Louis Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Washington University in St. Louis.
Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process included a recruiter call, a phone screen, and a technical screen. Questions covered why Washington University in St. Louis was chosen, self-introduction, group work experience, reasons for choosing finance, leadership experience, and details about a past internship.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- What motivated your decision to choose Washington University in St. Louis?
- Could you please introduce yourself?
- Can you share any experiences you've had working in a group?
Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Group Other
It was a really friendly and welcoming experience overall. Basically, they introduce you to faculty from different parts of the department so you can get a sense of the many research avenues open to you if you decide to join. Current graduate students are also involved in recruiting, giving you a chance to ask them questions and get their perspective.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Is St. Louis a city where you could imagine living?
Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate Student
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
No specific advice, just basic questions about experience (internship or class project are okay). It would be best if it relates to data analysis, but it's not a big deal if it doesn't. It's not that hard.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your previous data analysis experience?
Washington University in St. Louis Graduate Program Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Washington University in St. Louis interview reports.
“Is St. Louis a city where you could imagine living?”
Read reports →“What motivated your decision to choose Washington University in St. Louis?”
Read reports →“What led you to choose Wash U?”
Read reports →“Why did you decide on this school?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for applying to Wash U for graduate study?”
Read report →“What led you to major in finance?”
Read report →“What is your reason for selecting this particular program?”
Read report →“Could you please introduce yourself?”
Read report →“Tell me about the biggest challenge you encountered during your academic career.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Washington University in St. Louis interview reports.