how do i prepare for telephonic interview from a US university for admission to graduate program?

Answer 1

Here are some questions you should be prepared to answer:

- Why did you apply to that particular program? With which faculty members are you most interested in studying?

- What are your long-term goals? Teaching? Industry?

- How have you prepared for study at the graduate level? Are there certain undergraduate courses you took, things you did in those courses, independent studies you completed, languages you speak, that make you a particularly strong candidate for graduate study?

- What are your preferred methodologies of study? Is there a theorist whose work has most influenced you?

- If the graduate program is in the sciences, what laboratory experience do you have?

- If the graduate program is in the arts, humanities or social sciences, what fieldwork have you done? What creative projects have you completed? What research papers have you written?

During the call, speak as clearly and directly as you can, and keep in mind that this is supposed to be an opportunity for the committee to learn about you. Be as forthcoming as you can, and demonstrate to the committee that you are a strong candidate with a strong desire to succeed in that particular program. Try to present yourself as affable and hardworking.

I wish you every success!