Purdue University

1. 1

   Resume shortlist

   Form with resume and SOP; branch rank

   Selection on CPI, SOP and interview; one account says shortlist mainly on resume and SOP.

2. 2

   Technical interview

   Interview with host professors
   easy

   research paper discussion · projects in SOP · hobbies · motivation for project · teamwork scenarios · project prerequisites

   Informal and conversational; some candidates asked about topics they had not studied.

Advice from candidates

35 pieces of advice, in their own words. Names removed.

• If you get selected, your interview must be the best among the 4-8 people giving interviews for the same prof. (Wear formals, gives a good impression).

  interview · 2024-25

• Keep the projects relevant and related to the problem statement for which you are interviewing

  resume · 2024-25

• Prioritise the order in which you are adding your projects. If necessary/possible, tailor it or reorder it for every project you apply for, based on how it would suit it.

  resume · 2024-25

• The SOP has to convey your interest in the field you would like to pursue an internship in, your experience in that, and if necessary why you like that field. Importantly, the person reading the SOP ought not get bored or disengaged while reading it so don’t make it bland. Don’t take [my SOP] as a reference. Try to focus more on your interests.

  SOP · 2024-25

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Question patterns reported

The kind of problem, not the problem itself. Our practice questions are written to match these patterns.

• Technicalsolve a research problem shown on a slide as if in the lab
• Coding3-4 basic LeetCode-style questions