Baylor University College of Arts and Sciences Psychology and Neuroscience Interview Feedback Summary

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

SDN Interview Experience Score

8.9

Above Average

Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.

Based on 9 responses

Score Reference:

9–10 Exceptional 8–8.9 Very Good 7–7.9 Good 6–6.9 Mixed < 6 Needs Improvement

The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

Positively (100%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

Good (100%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally provided positive feedback about their interview experiences, highlighting the welcoming and laid-back atmosphere created by the interviewers and students. They appreciated the friendly and reassuring environment despite initial nervousness.

I was nervous going into the situation (being interviewed by 6 people is stressful!) but I was quickly put at ease by the nice graduate students and faculty members.

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My interview here was one of the best I've had. Most of the interviewers were very laid back and the students seemed happy to be there.

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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:

30 Minutes Average

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Number:

5.5 Interviews Average

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Interview Type (Interaction):

100% One-on-One

0% Group Interview

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File Type:

0% Open-File

100% Closed-File

BUPSY-COMP interviews are an average of 30 minutes, with an average of 5.5 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 100% are closed-file.

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Most respondents were asked about their motivation for attending the medical school, with a focus on their interest in Baylor.

Why do you want to come to Baylor?

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What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Baylor University College of Arts and Sciences Psychology and Neuroscience discussed whether candidates identified as extroverts or introverts, and inquired about their views on feminism.

Are you an extrovert or an introvert?

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Are you a feminist?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the professors they were interested in, reviewing potential interview questions from resources like books, and studying the professors' work on the university website. This proactive approach helped them gain insights into the faculty and demonstrate their interest in the program.

I looked at abstracts of articles for professors I was interested in.

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Looked over some interview questions I had in a book about grad school interviews. Looked at the website about professors and their work.

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at Baylor University College of Arts and Sciences Psychology and Neuroscience discussed included scenarios like handling stress related to changing identity for psychology and identifying pivotal books influencing their career choice.

Something along the lines of: How will you handle the stress of having to change your identity (to become a psychologist)?

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What book was pivotal in the shaping your decision to go into psychology?

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were consistently impressed by the genuine kindness and helpfulness of everyone they interacted with, as well as the positive experiences they had with the graduate students.

How genuinely kind and helpful everyone was.

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The grad students were great.

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the program's temporary location next to a Quiznos and the small town setting, which they found unappealing. Suggestions include considering a more professional or central location and offering options in larger cities to attract a wider range of applicants.

The program is temporarily housed next to a Quiznos.

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The location. I did not want to live in a small town.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants mentioned they wished they had known about the lack of vacation time due to year-round practicums, which don't align with traditional school breaks. This information would have helped them better prepare and plan for the demanding schedule of the program.

There is almost no vacation time because the practicums are year-round and don't break for winter vacation/spring break/summer.

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🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?

0 = Low, 10 = High

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

Airports Used

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dfw

100% interviewees used dfw (dfw).

What was your primary mode of transportation?

Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.

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100% Airplane

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0% Automobile

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0% Train or Subway

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0% Other

What was the cost and time spent traveling?

Cost: Low Cost to High Cost

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

Student (100%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

Enthusiastic (100%)

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