PhD Admissions Visit | What To Do on a PhD Interview

After your PhD application, you may be invited to an on-site interview, site visit, or open house. What is a PhD onsite interview like, and even if you've already been admitted into the program, how should you approach these events? Here is some advice to both put your best foot forward and to make the most out of it! Who should you be sure to talk to and what kinds of questions should you ask during a PhD interview?

It's also 2021, so... virtual PhD interviews and site visits are probably a thing.

Also before this event make sure you've had a look at my vide on PhD interview questions and what advisors are looking for!    • PhD Interview Questions | What do PhD supe...  

You may also want to check out this video about PhD funding models, so you know what kinds of questions to ask about funding, stipends, fellowships, etc.    • How much does a PhD cost? | How PhD fundin...  

And also as a reminder: Reasons PhD students are rejected (and not all of these are your fault!):    • Reasons PhD applicants are rejected | Advi...  

The next videos on this topic will include: (1) What should YOU look for in a potential advisor? and (2) How do you choose which program to attend if you have options?

Please feel free to ask questions in the comments, and I'll do my best to answer them!