I'm a 2025 grad. Applied to Ramp in February, went through their full loop in April, got the offer. Writing this because I couldn't find a clear new grad specific write-up before I went in.
First thing: Ramp does hire new grads but the bar is higher than you might expect for an entry-level role. I think this is because they're not a massive company with training programs. They want people who can contribute fast.
What the loop looks like for new grads: Recruiter screen: standard. Same as above threads describe. Two coding rounds: both with engineers. Expect medium-level problems in LC terms. I got a graph traversal and a hash map problem. Nothing wild but they expected clean code and clear reasoning. One behavioral round: shorter, about 30-40 minutes. For new grads this is more about how you think than years of experience. They asked about a time I disagreed with a team decision (I used an example from a senior capstone project), and about something I built that I was proud of. Hiring manager chat: 30 minutes. More conversational. They asked why Ramp over bigger companies, what I wanted to learn in my first year.
How I prepped: Honest answer: I did about 6 weeks of focused prep. Mostly medium LC problems (I stopped grinding hards). I made sure I could explain my CS fundamentals clearly: big O, common data structures, when to use each. I practiced talking through my thought process out loud, which felt awkward but matters a lot.
For the behavioral: I wrote out 5-6 experiences from school projects and internships in rough STAR form. Not scripted, just so I had material to draw from.
Timeline: 3 weeks from recruiter screen to offer.
If you're a new grad and worried about the bar: it's achievable if you prep seriously. They're not trying to reject you, they're trying to see how you think.