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      PhD Student Interview

      Feb 28, 2018
      Anonymous employee
      San Diego, CA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through college or university. I interviewed at UC San Diego (San Diego, CA) in Feb 2018

      Interview

      It was a group interview style and last a day long. Students got to meet advisors and current students in their preferred labs and interviewed with them. Most interviews were one-one, but some are group style. Lunch was included and was a chance to meet current faculty and admin staffs.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to do a phd here, and other motivation and background questions.
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      PhD Student Interview

      Dec 18, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      San Francisco, CA
      Declined offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at UC San Diego (San Francisco, CA)

      Interview

      The interview process was structured and thorough. It began with an initial screening where I was asked about my background, research interests, and motivations for applying to the programme. This was followed by a technical interview where I discussed my previous projects and demonstrated problem-solving abilities relevant to the PhD field. The final stage involved a panel interview, where I presented my research proposal and answered questions on its feasibility and significance. The interviewers were professional and supportive throughout, ensuring a fair and engaging process.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Can you describe your previous research experience and how it aligns with this PhD programme
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      PhD Student Interview

      Feb 24, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      San Diego, CA
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at UC San Diego (San Diego, CA)

      Interview

      The interview process consists of a 30 minutes meeting with a professor at some time in January. The interview covers basic questions including both academic questions and behavioral ones. Interview difficulty was average

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is your biggest strengths?
      Answer question

      PhD Student Interview

      Jan 20, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at UC San Diego

      Interview

      The process is very flexible according to your potential chief. In my case In had to go through 2 interview rounds one remote and one on site. Really general questions in the first Part of the first interview and more soecific on the final part. Really.specific and field oriented the second One.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How do you foresee the future of your research field in 4 year time?
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      UC San Diego interviews FAQs

      • PhD Student applicants have rated the interview process at UC San Diego with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Common stages of the interview process at UC San Diego as a PhD Student according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:

        Group panel interview:  33%

        Presentation:  33%

        One on one interview:  33%

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