I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Feb 2021
Interview
The process was very easy and straightforward. The interview did not last long and was a really good experience overall. It was recorded and you only had one chance to answer all the questions. They asked behavioral questions and I thought they were very fair.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
three behavioral questions asking
1. how my close friends would describe me
2. Organizations I am interested in or have been a part of
3. Why I wanted to pursue a degree at CU
easy, just introduce myself and why you want to apply Columbia, what you want to do in the future and how can this program help you to achieve your goal?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what you want to do in the future and how can this program help you to achieve your goal?
1. Application & Screening
Resume/ATS Review: Recruiters or automated systems check your application against the job description.
Initial Screening Call: Often 15–30 minutes with HR or a recruiter to confirm your background, motivation, and availability.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Columbia University? How do you see yourself in 5 years?
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Jan 2025
Interview
Three questions randomly asked , and answer within 2 minutes. Most questions are more like getting know more about you. Not very hard.this automated meeting is only you and the camera.
