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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Interview Feedback Summary

Chicago, IL

Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit

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โญ Overall Impressions โ–ผ
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.5
Above Average

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

Based on 20 responses
Score Reference:
9โ€“10 Exceptional 8โ€“8.9 Very Good 7โ€“7.9 Good 6โ€“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.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above 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 good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

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

Most respondents rate the areaโ€™s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Interview Questions โ–ผ

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios where applicants discuss handling stress positively and their motivations for pursuing further education in a specific field like Psychology. These questions may be part of an MMI format where respondents might be under a nondisclosure agreement.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said the most interesting question asked at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology discussed priorities in life, self-discovery experiences, preferences for class size, reasons for taking specific courses like organic chemistry, and generally consisted of standard questions.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology discussed personal regrets and reflections on past actions. The interview format may have been MMI, potentially involving a nondisclosure agreement based on the responses provided.
โœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions โ–ผ

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.

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.

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?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the school and program details, reviewing personal application materials, and studying potential talking points. They emphasized the importance of familiarizing oneself with the institution's background and being well-versed in one's own accomplishments and experiences.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were generally impressed by the enthusiastic and positive tone of the interviewing professor, the exciting classes that aligned with their interests, and the high praise and satisfaction expressed by current students regarding the program and its opportunities.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the school's physical location in a high-rise building in downtown Chicago and the aesthetics of the campus. Suggestions included improving the appearance of the facilities and possibly relocating to a more traditional campus setting.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known about the location of classrooms, missed scholarship opportunities, and the regional demographics of other applicants ahead of time. Additionally, being aware of the proximity to public transportation, such as the brown line, was also highlighted as important information to have in advance.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally expressed positive feedback about the interview experience, with comments highlighting enthusiasm for the program, the school's community ties, and convenient location in Chicago. Many applicants were excited about the opportunity and felt positive about their interactions with students and faculty.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
๐Ÿ“ On-Site Experience โ–ผ

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.

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 between $201 and $300.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

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 "Holiday 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

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