I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Penn State (State College, PA) in Feb 2012
Interview
The application process to the graduate program was straightforward and standard for the industry. I was invited for the interview "weekend" (Thursday night through Saturday afternoon) and this is where I realized I was a poor fit for the institution. Although they regard themselves as one of the best programs in the industry, they had no rationale beyond citing themselves. Yes, they have one of the top researchers in our field, but even she did not seem enthused about the program. Choosing a graduate program is about "fit" and we were not a good one. Between interviews, all of the candidates were in one medium-sized room and facilitators circled around us to make sure we were "networking." As an introvert, all of that togetherness made me very anxious and I felt overwhelmed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you think you are better than the other applicants invited this weekend?
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Penn State (University Park, PA) in Jun 2019
Interview
A video conference happened with my mentor and other professors. They asked for my expertise related to the project. My GIS skills, programming skills, and communication skill. How can I contribute to the project?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How can you contribute to the project with your skill and experiences?
The interview was not very intense. But it will depend on the advisor. PennState is not very strict at faculty doing a lot of research. They focus on teaching because the large amount of undergraduate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think that you can contribute to Pennstate
Talk with the professors about your interest of research areas. Provide evidence of academic strengths in your field. Show your interest and confidence, also commitment to the job. need to write more but not sure what to write about.
