interview with professors in different field

[phc]

Hi all,

Recently, I got informed by the admissions office to interview with three professors.

Among them, one professor's research field is quite different from mine.

Does anyone faced the same situation? What's the purpose of this kind of interview?

Really don't know how to prepare for it.

Edited January 22, 2020 by phc

[avidnote]

Don't worry about it ? I underwent something similar, although different universities have different procedures. The professor is most likely not going to ask you about something that isn't your subject area. These interviews are usually not devised as "an exam" but rather as a conversation just to see how you are as a person and whether you feel passionate about your subject area. Remember, they wouldn't have called you for an interview if you hadn't been qualified. So you already know that you are qualified! Now, they just want to get a feel for what kind of person you are, so just act natural and answer the questions to the best of your ability and you should be fine ? Wish you the best!