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California Institute of Integral Studies Interview Feedback Summary

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San Francisco, 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 respondents rank this school above 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 average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.
No responses

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

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
No responses
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiring about what interested the candidate in the program and why they chose that specific institution. These questions aim to understand the applicant's motivations and alignment with the school's values.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at California Institute of Integral Studies discussed work history and aspirations in the field, including a question about dreams for the future.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at California Institute of Integral Studies discussed why they chose to come to CIIS. The responses indicated that the questions were mostly standard in nature.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a in a group 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.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by conducting internet research about the program and reading up on the school. They also focused on understanding the interview format and preparing questions for the interviewers to demonstrate their interest and knowledge.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the warm and friendly atmosphere created by faculty, staff, and students, who were approachable and easy to talk to. The ample opportunities to engage with faculty and students before and after the interview were particularly appreciated.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were commonly disappointed with the location and facilities, and specifically noted negative impressions related to interviewer behavior, such as disinterest and lack of engagement. To address these concerns, it is suggested to ensure interviewers are attentive and maintain professionalism throughout the entire interview process, and to consider improving the location and facilities to enhance the overall candidate experience.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known that the Psy.D. program does not heavily focus on the East/West spiritual element, which is more pronounced in other programs at the school. This information would have helped them set realistic expectations and make informed decisions about their choice of program.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally provided positive feedback about their interview experience, noting that it helped improve their impression and led to successful outcomes. Some expressed challenges with group dynamics and suggested more attention to ensure all candidates have equal opportunities to participate and engage during the interview process.
  • Very positive. It turned a somewhat dubious impression into a solid positive.
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  • It was interesting. I think one of the most difficult things was just that it was in a group setting. This is very hard to handle when there is a person in your group who completely dominates the conversation and is extremely long-winded. The school didn't seem interested in how we interacted as a group, and it was very much a structured interview. Though, I should mention, the other interview group during my time said their session was completely relaxed and like a conversation, so I guess it depends on who you get for your interviewers. Anyway, I must have handled it well enough because they called me the next day to let me know that I got in!
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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 2-3 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 more than $500.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel is Ramada Inn.

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
2009-10 Positively 🙂 Great N/A
2009-10 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
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