Hi,

I submitted an application for a PhD and found out the other day that I've got an interview in 2 weeks time, obviously am very nervous and trying to get as much advice as possible! I've spoken to a few current PhD students who have said that to know my proposal really well is probably the most important thing, and to be able to answer standard questions like 'why do you want to do a PhD/why are you suitable' etc... but any other suggestions would be gratefully received!

Also, there will be 3 people interviewing me and although I've never met any of them (none of them are the potential supervisor who I've had quite a lot of contact with) I've been able to find out quite a lot about their research interests. However the interview is only likely to last 30 minutes apparently - surely this wouldn't be long enough for 3 people to ask the in-depth questions about my proposal that I would expect?!?