Adelphi University Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies
Garden City, NY
Psychology Schools | Public For-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
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 respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include designing a research project, discussing research interests, explaining past experiences with advisers, articulating career goals, comparing program strengths and weaknesses, and sharing qualities to contribute to the program. Respondents also mentioned questions about specific research areas, graduate school interests, and program fit, with some interviews potentially being in an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements in place.
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Design a research project (this was asked in a group format and we just gave general answers, she didn't ask us to provide possible statistical analyses or anything)
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How do the strengths and weaknesses of this program compare to the strengths and weaknesses of other programs you've visited?
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Tell me about your experiences with your past advisers
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What do you want to do here?
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What do you want to do when you leave here?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Adelphi University Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies discussed designing a research project, relieving stress, reasons for interest in clinical psychology, and favorite movies. It appears that the interview format may have been an MMI, with some respondents noting limited disclosure due to nondisclosure agreements.
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Design a research project
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How do you relieve stress?
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the asked pretty normal questions
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Nothing really, the above 3 were pretty much the only questions I was asked. The rest of the time was more like a conversation and me asking questions.
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Why are you interested in pursuing "Clinical" psychology?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Adelphi University Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies discussed designing a research project, reasons for choosing the university, and listing other applications. Some respondents also mentioned the challenge of recalling fellow applicant names.
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Design a research project :) (this actually wasn't that difficult for me, I love research, but it was difficult for some)
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None of them were especially difficult.
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when they asked why I chose ASU I said that I thought they did amazing empirically based interventions... Then they asked if other places didn't do empirically based interventions...Not too bad for the most difficult question
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None.
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Where else have you applied?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed 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.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 4-6 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 $201 and $300.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Nashville International Airport (BNA)
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Sioux Falls
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Phoenix
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Knoxville and Memphis
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BNA
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either With students at the school or with students at the school.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Courtyard Marriott
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 is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by extensively reading research papers and abstracts related to the program and the faculty of interest, familiarizing themselves with the program's details, and trying to anticipate potential interview questions. Additionally, some sought insights from current students or attended relevant classes to gain a deeper understanding of the field.
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Built up a CV with a good deal of clinical and research experience over the past few years.
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Read abstracts and a few papers, tried to anticipate possible questions that would be asked
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Read papers and abstracts, made sure I was familiar with the program in general, and thought about questions I might like to ask.
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I read a ton of articles by my POI and asked the grad students a lot of questions the night before.
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I read articles for each of the one-on-one interviews and read about the program on the website.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and collaborative atmosphere among faculty and students, the state-of-the-art facilities, and the positive feedback from current graduate students. Many highlighted the supportive and honest environment, as well as the successful internship and externship placements. Suggestions for improvement were minimal, with one applicant stating nothing negatively impacted their impression.
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Most unique and challenging interview I've been on. Fascinating. Beautiful facilities.
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The building is amazing, the professors seemed happy, and the students were all really friendly with us and with each other... I could tell that they got a lot done in part because they all get along!
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The location, the current graduate students, the quality of work being produced, the apparent absence of stress among faculty and students, their openness to discussing weaknesses (though there aren't many and most don't even apply to me), their 100% match rate over the past seven or so years, etc.
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Faculty was laid back
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They were VERY nice, flexible, and collaborative.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed frustration over the lack of feedback on their performance and the limited opportunities to interact with faculty and current students. Suggestions included providing clearer communication on outcomes and enhancing interactions with program members to better understand the institution.
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We all left with no clue as to how we did.
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I've heard the football fans are pretty intense
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It was a little hot. That's not their fault, though!
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They may have been too nice.
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Traffic when leaving the school
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the level of formality of the interview and the importance of researching different professors. Additionally, some suggested bringing ear plugs for the night before and being prepared for a walking tour during the visit.
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How laid back this interview would be (especially compared to my other interviews)
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I wish I had brought ear plugs for the night before
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I wish I had researched other professors more. Once I arrived, I realized a different professor from the one I researched would be a better mentor/advisor for me.
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Nothing, but you may want to know there is a walking tour and ladies may want to change into flats.
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The flying saucer bar in downtown Nashville has 100 beers on tap.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the programs interesting and enjoyable, with positive experiences during interviews. They suggested getting to know current students and highlighted unique interview formats, but some expressed uncertainty about their performance or had negative experiences that may have impacted their perceptions.
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Interesting place.
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I loved this program! By the end of the day MANY of the applicants were saying that UT had risen to the top of their lists.
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I loved this program! I can see myself being really happy there.
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Make sure you get to know the grad students!!! They are a very important part of the process at ASU.
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awesome program overall. Definitely enjoyed interviewing there!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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