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The KAIST interview
Interview by invitation, and it carries moderate weight in the decision. Here is how it works and how to prepare.
Interview by invitation
Selective invitation-only interview via email; conducted online; most applicants are admitted on documents alone without any interview
How to prepare for KAIST
- If invited, treat it seriously , KAIST only contacts a subset of applicants, so an interview request signals genuine interest from the admissions office and may be the deciding factor for borderline cases.
- Prepare a clear, specific study plan: interviewers typically want to understand your intended major, your research interests, and why KAIST specifically , vague answers about 'liking science' are a red flag.
- Brush up on your academic record and any research or project work; KAIST is highly technical and interviewers may probe your actual understanding of subjects rather than just your motivations.
- If you are not invited for an interview, do not read it as a rejection signal , the majority of admitted students never have one; focus energy on a strong personal statement and study plan instead.
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