How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

6

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Can a psychologist be objective? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"What direction do you think the field should go in (ie. what issues should the field address)? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"What was a transformative experience in your life? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Can a psychologist be objective? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What was the most transformative moment of your life? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read up on the program, talked with current students about the interview format" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The enthusiasm of the professors, diversity of interests and opportunities" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Lack of funding despite highly resourced school, no chance to talk individually with professors" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Hardly any funding! " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Very short. 40 people competing for 4 spots. Group interviews with 6 prospective students and 2 faculty, random questions not necessarily related to psychology. Group dynamics seemed most important. Then group interviews with students, who griped about lack of funding but seemed happy otherwise. Optional tour led by student. Good food. You most likely will find out that day whether you're in or not. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

On what date did the interview take place?

02/09/2007

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

10 out of 10