I applied online. I interviewed at Binghamton University (Binghamton, NY) in Feb 2012
Interview
My adviser called me at that time. He asks me many questions about my courses I learned and my technique background. He asked me several questions on my working experience, related to project I finished. We discussed how to solve some engineering problems. At last, he asked me why I prefer a Ph.D. study. I told him I really want to do some innovative research to broaden my vision and have a deeper insight into my favorite field.
I applied through university. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Binghamton University
Interview
GRE scores, GPA, previous experience. I applied as a graduate student and got full funding. I work 20 hours/week as a teaching assistant. Great job and lot of learning. I had no formal interview
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Binghamton University (Binghamton, NY) in Jan 2017
Interview
Had several meetings with department professors and dean. Asked me questions about what I would teach and how I would. If I would stay there for 5 years and how I would prepare myself for a class