PhD Candidate applicants have rated the interview process at Columbia University with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at Columbia University as a PhD Candidate according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 25%
IQ intelligence test: 25%
Group panel interview: 25%
Presentation: 25%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Columbia University
Interview
Met with 3 to 4 professors individually along with the other potential classmates. There was also a candidate dinner later in the day. The process was relatively casual. I picked professors that I wanted to interview with but at least two of the professors ended up being assigned.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Feb 2020
Interview
Interviewers consisted of three professors and two post-doc fellow. Roughly ten minutes for each person. The whole interview process was smooth, the professors were very kind. But you have to have direct relevant research experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Research experience, publications, and relevant work experience.