I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Georgia Tech in Dec 2016
Interview
I applied to GaTech as for grad student position. I got an email from a faculty member after that, and I was interviewed by the faculty member for admission. I got my offer when the admission decisions were out.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mostly related to my previous research: what I did, how I did it, whether I understood the methodologies, among other questions.
In additions, I was also asked how I was a fit with the professor. I did my background study before applying to the school. Hence, I know how I would address the question.
Application to get into the lab and school. Meeting with potential lab mates and professors. Written responses and statement of purpose based on my background and research. Visited campus to see if it was a fit
It was online with the lab PI. The atmosphere was casual and friendly, and I did not feel nervous at all. The interviewee actually talked a lot and it was more of a conversation than an interview. He really just wanted to make sure I actually was interested in the research.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about why you are interested in the lab? Do you have any relevant experience?
We had multiple faculties interview prospective students interviews back to back. It was a very streamlined process, however very limited time to make a decision. Although the entire recruitment period was planned very well by the staff, the short time window made it very stressful to talk to as many faculties as possible
