The format of the week and interview times could vary from theme to theme. Applicants will receive an itinerary with events, times, and interviewer information. Some themes will also incorporate additional events and meetings. Interviews will be conducted in January and February 2023.

Thursday January 12, 2023/February 2, 2023*

GBS Program and Theme Welcomes (times vary by theme)

• Theme Welcomes, Info Sessions, and/or Meet-and-Greets
• Theme Director and student panels

Friday January 13, 2023/February 3, 2023*

• Interviews (times vary by theme)
• Theme Social Events (times vary by theme)

*Neuroscience will utlize an additional day of interviewing, January 11, 2023 and February 1, 2023.

Applicants will be scheduled to interview with the admissions panel for the theme they have applied to. The admissions panels are comprised of GBS theme directors, faculty, and students. You will receive a detailed itinerary listing your interviewers prior to arrival. Our goal is to send the final itinerary one week before your visit. 

Applicants interviewing with certain themes will give chalk talks, where you get the chance to tell the admissions committee about your research experience. This is an opportunity to share your research experience with the entire admissions panel at once, reducing the amount you have to repeat your research interests to your interviewers. The structure and format of chalk talks will vary from theme to theme, but prepare to discuss one of your most enjoyable and/or influential resesarch experiences to date. Details about the structure of your chalk talk will be shared prior to interviews.

All interviews will be held virtually through Zoom. You may prepare for the Zoom interviews by -

• Getting familiar with the technology
  • Update Zoom to the most recent version
  • Make sure you have the appropriate meeting links and passwords
  • Test your microphone, camera, and other equipment 
• Setting up your area
  • Find a spot that is quiet and distraction-free
  • Eliminate visual distractions behind you
  • Make sure you are in a well-lit envirvonment
  • Notify others in your home of your interview to avoid interruptions
  • Set your notification settings on your devices to silent/vibrate
• Dressing appropriately
  • Wear interview-appropriate clothing
  • Business-casual or business
• Being present
  • Have your video on and mic muted unless you are speaking
  • Prepare questions prior to the event
  • Utilize the chat and hand-raising feature
  • Speak slowly and clearly
  • Be aware of your body language