The Ohio State University Graduate Research Assistant interview questions

The interview process was straightforward and professional. After submitting my application, I was contacted by email to schedule a virtual interview with my potential advisor. During the meeting, we discussed my previous research experience, motivation for joining the lab, and how my skills aligned with the project goals. The interviewer also explained the lab’s ongoing research and expectations for graduate assistants. Overall, it was conversational and focused on academic and research fit.

Ohio State has the standard interview process for physics grad schools. You submit an application and if you are approved, there's an open house you can attend before you make your decision. There was no formal, sit-down interview.