I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Northwestern University (Chicago, IL)
Interview
It was a standard grad student interview: information session in the morning, interview with 3 PIs in the afternoon, meet with current grad students in the afternoon, hit the town with students at night. The only stressful part is meeting with the PIs, but it's completely dependent on which PIs you get.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Draw a neuron and the action potentials along the axon. What happens to the action potentials if you apply tetrodotoxin to the midpoint of the axon?
I applied through university. I interviewed at Northwestern University
Interview
Engineering school interview that included taking tests and meeting with staff. Was fairly easy so I got in. Not sure what else I am supposed to say to get access to this site.
I applied online. I interviewed at Northwestern University in Apr 2023
Interview
To effectively develop your critical thinking skills, it’s essential to create thought-provoking questions grounded in the program website. This approach will not only challenge your mind but also enhance your understanding of the material.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think of engineering in the biotechnology area?
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
Interview
Straightforward process for graduate students. Meet with several professors and talk about research interests. Highlight why you would be a good fit for their lab and why their research interests you. All professors were very cordial.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What scientific questions are you most interested in looking into at NU?