Interview Prep

Questions interviewers actually ask, with how to answer them

Tell me about a time a project didn't go the way you planned.

Start with the stakes, then spend most of your answer on what you changed afterwards. Interviewers care less about the failure than about the iteration. Use one concrete detail, such as a number or a decision…

Why are you interested in this field?

Anchor the answer in a specific moment rather than a general passion. Name the question you were left with, then connect it to something the program actually teaches…

What would you do if your mentor disagreed with your approach?

What questions do you have for us?

Describe your biggest strength in a team.