Yale University Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Yale University.
Yale University
Graduate Student
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
So first you'll do a self-intro, then they'll ask you stuff about your research and how you did in school, based on your resume and SOP. After that, they'll want to know about what you want to research and where you see yourself going career-wise.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Tell me about yourself, then we'll dive into your research background and academic achievements, referencing your resume and SOP. We'll also discuss your research interests and future career aspirations.
- Can you elaborate on your research experience?
- Please discuss your academic performance.
Yale University
Graduate Student
Intern Difficult Negative experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview was quite strange; the professors didn't let me present my work. Instead, they immediately launched into their own interpretations, frequently interrupting each other and me. I felt belittled because my previous university wasn't well-known.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your reasons for wanting to join Yale?
Yale University
Graduate Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
I applied in late November and received an interview offer in early January. The interview weekend was in early February, spanning about four days. The main part of the interview involved discussing my research with several professors. They didn't ask any extremely difficult questions, mostly focusing on my past research experience. Current graduate students hosted the event and there were also various informal activities like lunches with faculty and housing tours. It was a pretty enjoyable experience overall.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your research?
Yale University Graduate Program Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Yale University interview reports.
“What are your reasons for wanting to join Yale?”
Read reports →“Have you researched the prior work in this area?”
Read reports →“What are your research interests?”
Read reports →“Tell me about yourself, then we'll dive into your research background and academic achievements, referencing your resume and SOP. We'll also discuss your research interests and future career aspirations.”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your research?”
Read report →“What are your career goals?”
Read report →“Can you elaborate on your research experience?”
Read report →“Why did you apply for this position?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Yale University interview reports.