Graduate/Professional School - Questions frequently asked by graduate programs

1. Why did you choose this graduate program?
2. What are some of the reasons that you have chosen this profession?
3. Tell me about your experience in the field.
4. Why did you choose the college you attended?
5. What are some of the reasons why we should accept you over the hundreds of other applicants?
   1. in terms of the profession.
   2. in terms of the graduate program.
6. Why do you want to go to graduate school now rather than working for a few years first?
7. If you are not accepted into graduate school, what would you do?
8. How do you think grades and test scores should be evaluated for graduate school admission?
9. What are you long range goals?
10. Describe three of your strengths and three of your weaknesses.
11. What will your lifestyle be like ten years from now?
12. If you could do anything at all with your life and money was no object, what would it be?
13. What are some of the rewards and frustrations of this profession?
14. What accomplishment has given you the greatest satisfaction?
15. What do you think your life will be like while you are in graduate school?
    1. How do you deal with problems?
    2. How do you work under pressure?
16. What was your most rewarding college experience?
17. What is important to you?
18. What college courses did you like the most? Why?
19. What college courses did you like the least? Why?
20. Tell me about yourself.
21. How would your best friend describe you? Your worst enemy?
22. Do you think that your grades and test scores are a good indication of your academic achievement?

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