Graduate School Interview Coaching

Expert interview preparation for Masters and PhD programs in all fields. We help you articulate your research interests, career goals, and fit with the program.

What We Prepare You For

Comprehensive preparation for graduate school interviews.

Research Discussion

Articulate your research interests and how they align with the program's strengths and faculty expertise.

Faculty Meetings

Prepare for conversations with potential advisors and faculty members about research collaboration.

Program Fit

Develop compelling answers about your interest in specific programs, courses, and opportunities.

Funding & TA Discussions

Navigate conversations about funding packages, teaching assistantships, and financial support.

Group Interview

Navigate group interviews and recruitment weekends with confidence and poise.

Portfolio Review

Present your academic or creative portfolio with clarity, structure, and confidence.

Graduate School Interview Package

Comprehensive preparation for your graduate school interviews.

Programs We Prepare You For

We have experience coaching candidates across all academic disciplines.

Psychology
Public Policy
Engineering
Computer Science
Education
Public Health
Social Work
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
History
English
Economics
Political Science
Sociology

Your Graduate School Interview Coach

Peter Glasser

Peter brings extensive experience coaching graduate school candidates across all academic disciplines. Whether you're applying to a PhD program in the sciences, a Masters in public policy, or a professional degree program, Peter knows how to help you articulate your research interests, demonstrate program fit, and navigate faculty conversations with confidence. His clients have earned acceptances at top programs nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduate school interviews, especially for PhD programs, tend to be more research-focused and conversational. You may meet with multiple faculty members individually, attend lab tours, and participate in recruitment weekends. The emphasis is on research fit, intellectual curiosity, and your potential as a scholar or practitioner.

Yes. We coach candidates for both Masters and PhD programs. Masters program interviews tend to focus more on career goals and program fit, while PhD interviews emphasize research interests and potential advisor alignment. We tailor our coaching to your specific program type.

We help you research each faculty member's work, prepare intelligent questions about their research, and develop talking points that highlight the overlap between your interests and theirs. We also coach you on the informal conversations that happen during social events at recruitment weekends.

We work with candidates in every academic discipline. While we may not be experts in your specific field, our expertise is in interview strategy, communication, and presentation. We help you translate your technical knowledge into compelling, accessible answers that resonate with admissions committees.

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Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your interview preparation needs.

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