I applied online. I interviewed at UC Merced (Merced, CA) in Sept 2022
Interview
Simple and fun process. More of a culture fit type of interview rather than something too technical. It was 30 minutes max and I met with a Director and Associate Director of the program.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some of your weaknesses and how did you overcome them?
I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at UC Merced (Merced, CA)
Interview
Long but worth it. Two rounds, on interview style one presentation. Questions were very straight forward. The first one was a group interview and the second one was one on one.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at UC Merced
Interview
1. Panel interview - behavioral questions
2. Take home case (one week)
3. Panel interview - case presentation + behavioral questions
4. Leadership Interview (final).
The interview is standard and be prepared to answer stats questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: What's the different between standard errors and standard deviation?