Caltech CMS Phd Interview

[collstu]

I applied to Caltech's CMS Phd program and have been invited to caltech for an interview. Do people know how many of applicants interviewed by caltech are finally selected for admission?

[playfire]

I believe the CMS interview/visit day is less of a weedout and more of a recruitment weekend. If you're not strongly fitted with one professor, they have to make sure you can find another PI if necessary. If you're invited, then that's a very good sign. Do the normal research prep and know your general direction well. I would expect some casual conversation with a few different professors, but no technical grilling.

I might see you there since I'll be visiting for CDS on 2/17.