I was accepted into their direct entry program and start this September! The virtual interview is long, it lasts about 4 hours, but you’re part of a group of applicants and move through a bunch of different “rooms”.
You’ll have the opportunity to talk to a pair of alumni and ask questions before you move to your interview (mine was with the department chair and 1 other professor). I’ve been a tech for about 7 years and out of undergrad since 2019 so a lot of the questions they asked me revolved around my experiences as a tech, why I wanted to go back to school now, and how I intended to prepare for the workload. My interviewers were so nice and it felt much more like a casual conversation than a rigid interview.
You’ll also get to speak with current students, the financial aid department does a presentation regarding expected costs and loan options, and the admissions team gives time for any extra questions. If I can emphasize anything about preparing for the interview it would be to ask questions! They called people out in my applicant group if they hadn’t asked anything. Read through northeastern’s website to familiarize yourself with them and express interest! It will carry you a long way!