Argosy University College of Clinical Psychology Interview Feedback Summary
Orange, CA
Psychology Schools | Public For-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as average.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.
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What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
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💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Based on the responses provided, common interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the applicant's undergraduate experience, motivations for pursuing a career in psychology, and reasons for choosing a specific institution like Argosy. These questions do not suggest an MMI format or nondisclosure agreement was involved in the interview process.
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Tell us about your undergrad experience?
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Something about, most people go into psychology because of their own psychological issues so how can you explain the effect yours have had on your decision to pursue a career in psych?
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Why Argosy?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Argosy University College of Clinical Psychology discussed the integration of psychology across various fields and the interviewer's direct mention of working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, which also highlighted potential interviewer behavior.
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With your numerious areas of study, how do you see psychology fitting in?
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You do realize you'll be working with those who are depressed and have anxiety disorders, right? (The interviewer was not too nice to me...)
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Argosy University College of Clinical Psychology discussed the 5-year plan post-graduation and the rationale behind choosing clinical psychology. Some respondents found it challenging due to interviewers' lack of understanding or repeated explanations needed.
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Give us a 5 year map after graduating from Argosy.
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Why clinical psychology? (Note: this shouldn't have been difficult at all, except my interviewer did not understand WHY I wanted to go into this field... I must've explained it to her 5-6 times.)
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents were neutral about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 4 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as high stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they had average performance at the interview.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
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Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants relied heavily on Student Doctor Network (SDN) for interview preparation and also conducted online research to read up on the program or institution. The consensus was to utilize SDN resources and thoroughly research the interview process to feel well-prepared.
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SDN ALL THE WAY!
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Read up online, read this website.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were impressed by the great faculty, the relaxed and humanizing atmosphere during the interview process, and the post-interview luncheon. Suggestions for improvement were minimal, with one applicant mentioning the desire to explore more of Washington, DC.
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The faculty was GREAT!!!!!
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Nothing at all really, except getting out in DC
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The luncheon after the interview was very relaxed and helped me to feel like the professors were real people, not just intimidating interviewers.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to cold or unsupportive staff, faculty's overly critical behavior during interviews, lack of information sessions or tours, and unavailability of staff for discussions. Suggestions include enhancing interviewer training to be more supportive, providing clearer communication and guidance to applicants, and ensuring a more welcoming environment throughout the interview process.
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The food (giggle)
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Coldness of staff, faculty's attempt at psychoanalyzing me during the interview, faculty putting down my previous research experience, lack of any tour or information session, unavailability of staff for discussions before and after interviews...
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The interviewer I had was not supportive, and she in fact seemed to question many of the things I said, as if she wasn't sure that I meant them.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the small size of the school and the intense nature of the interviews, where they felt like they were on trial and compared their experiences with others.
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The school was small... very small!
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That the interviews would make me feel like I was on trial, and that other people's interviewers would be much better than the people I got :(
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally appreciated the engaging interactions during interviews and the alignment with faculty interests, but expressed concerns about the overwhelming emphasis on psychoanalytic orientation in the program and logistical issues such as the school's relocation affecting their preferences.
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All of the people I met were GREAT!!!! I was asked thought provoking questions, and I loved every second of it.
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I really liked the structure of the program and faculty interests matched mine, but the psychoanalytic orientation of the program seemed to overwhelm every aspect of the interview day and information about the program, left without a good feeling...
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The interview was alright. The interviewer I had was the harshest one I had (out of the 4 I went to). The school is moving in July to Alemeda. I want to live in SF so that was a big problem for me with this school... the commute would not be fun.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
No responses
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 7+ hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $301 and $400.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
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DFW
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Based on the responses provided, the most commonly mentioned hotel is "Double Tree Hotel".
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Double Tree Hotel
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San Rafael Travelodge
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
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| 2009-10 | Negatively ☹️ | Average | N/A |
| 2009-10 | No change 😐 | Average | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
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