The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Stanford University in Dec 2010
Interview
i flew out to the university and met with a wide variety of faculty. the interesting thing about being a phd at stanford is they require a faculty to choose you from a pile of names. if the faculty don't wish to go pull your file and then offer you a spot, you don't get a spot.
I interviewed at Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA)
Interview
I was auto admitted with the Coterminal Masters program application. I also did my Undergrad degree at Stanford, and so I was able to pair my Master's with that. It needed an essay, a good GPA, and rec letters.
Quick 30min Zoom with alum from the university. Very relaxed and was a great conversations with them. I enjoyed learning more about the university and what they had to offer
I had a one on one interview with a recent alumnus who asked me about my background, as well as my learning and career goals. I enjoyed the conversation and was admitted to the program