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WRITTEN INTERVIEW QUESTIONS DOCTORAL CANDIDATES SHOULD PROVIDE AN AUTHENTIC PERSONAL STATEMENT TO EACH OF THE FIVE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS/PROMPTS REFLECTING ON THEIR INTERESTS. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY OUT
WRITTEN INTERVIEW QUESTIONSDOCTORAL CANDIDATES SHOULD PROVIDE AN AUTHENTIC PERSONAL STATEMENT TO EACH OF THE FIVE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS/PROMPTS REFLECTING ON THEIR INTERESTS. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY OUTSIDE RESOURCES ARE USED, RESOURCES SHOULD BE CITED IN APA FORMAT. SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 500 WORDS OR 125 WORDS PER QUESTION/PROMPT. IT IS BEST TO RESPOND TO EACH PROMPT/QUESTION INDIVIDUALLY FOR CLARITY OF THE REVIEWER. WRITING SAMPLES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT AND INCLUDE THE CANDIDATE’S NAME.

1. PROVIDE A BRIEF INTRODUCTION FOCUSING ON YOUR EDUCATION, CAREER, AND DECISION TO APPLY TO UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS.2. IN RELATION TO YOUR DOCTORAL PROGRAM APPLICATION, WHAT AREA OF RECENT RESEARCH IN THE FIELD WOULD YOU WANT TO STUDY, AND WHY?3. HOW DOES YOUR CURRENT VOCATION RELATE TO YOUR APPLICATION TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM?4. HOW WILL YOUR EXPERIENCES AND PERSONAL SKILLS HELP YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR PROGRAM?5. WHAT LONG-TERM GOALS DO YOU HAVE FOR APPLYING YOUR LEARNING FROM YOUR DOCTORAL PROGRAM?

Answer 1

To begin with answering these questions, let's first put some light on the mentioned university.

Well, University of Cumberlands, is a private university located in Kentucky. It's a well renowned university majorly famous for it's doctoral programs. The university provides a variety of scholarships each year along with other financial aids to the students.

While filling it's application these are some commonly asked questions which can be answered based on once skills and knowledge.

Let's start answering each of them briefly. You can add / remove or modify some of the sentences in each answer.

Ans 1.) After completion of my masters in the field of life sciences, from a reputable university ( Delhi university) I began with some research work on "viruses which are essential for humans" in collaboration of Institute of Health Sciences in Delhi. During my research I found that my interest lies in this field of research and there is a need for me to pursue something by which i can go deep into the field of research. I then decided to apply to University of Cumbersland as it's much popular around the world with a very good ranking and the quality of education.

I got it reviews from one my professor while i was doing my masters. Hence, to widen my horizon of knowledge in the field of research, I chose this university for doctoral program.

Ans 2. ) As mentioned, above that my core interest lies in researching about viruses. In the recent era we are surrounded by viruses out of which some are useful to humans and necessary for them while on the other hand, some are harmful and affects the human population adversely. One such virus is " HIV". Many researchers are trying hard to find a possible medicine for this disease names AIDS caused by the HIV virus.

I am keen to go for research about this and in near future study it's structure and maybe i can be that one fortunate individual that can find a possible remedy for AIDS. Not only my research would be confined to HIV virus but also i want to study some of them which are potentially hazardous to human race.

Ans 3.) If you look at my education history and carrer aspect, you can easily find my transcripts that I have been into the field of science and did my masters even in the same domain. Moreover, i have a handful of experience in the field of research about the viruses. Hence, my core interest lies in this field. Upon getting enrolled with the doctoral program in the University of Cumbersland, i would be getting a successful pathway to hone my skills, enhance my knowledge in this field and eventually do something for the betterment of mankind.

The education system of your university is known around the world hence, I would be thankful if i get enrolled in the program.

Ans 4) On being successfully enrolled in the doctoral program at your prestigious university, I would be fortunate enough to implement whatever I have learnt from my past academics as well my prior experience in the field of research to do something unique and helpful. Moreover, it would help me to a great extent since being surrounded by highly qualified mentors and students from round the corner of the world, I would learn new concepts, develop a tact of viewing things from various angles in the research field and widen my horizon of knowledge.

Ans 5.) Since, research is something which peps me up from inside so whatever knowledge I would be gathering from this doctoral program, I would whole heartedly will be applying it in the field of research and development.

Since, the university's doctoral programs are known round the world hence my skill set would be very beneficial in whichever field I would research. Since, there are lot many areas which have been untouched till date. i would like to touch all those areas of research and prove to be successful in near future. I would be keen all the years to make science a boon for the humanity and do something which proves to be a betterment for humans and it's race.

I sincerely wish that I am granted a seat for in your prestigious program.

Hope these pointers help !!