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Catholic University of America Department of Psychology

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Washington, DC

Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

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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 as average compared to 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
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiring about research interests, personal theories on specific topics like suicide, and asking candidates to introduce themselves. These questions provide insight into the candidate's academic pursuits, critical thinking abilities, and personal background.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Catholic University of America Department of Psychology discussed theories on suicide causation.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Catholic University of America Department of Psychology discussed theories on suicide, particularly personal theories on why suicide occurs, often involving discussions with Dr. Jobes for those specializing in suicide research.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 3 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 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.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student
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How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
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How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as 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 7+ hours traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by automobile 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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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 moderately friendly.

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was moderately responsive.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Many applicants prepared for the interview by researching the work of relevant experts and reading books related to the topic. Some noted that they had not covered all the material they intended to before the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the campus, the friendly students, approachable faculty, and the Catholic atmosphere. Many applicants also mentioned their positive past experiences with Catholic schools.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed disappointment with the program's balance between clinical and research components, deeming it too clinical-heavy. Additionally, many felt that the funding offered by the program was not competitive compared to other schools, suggesting a need for increased financial support to attract top candidates.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known about the high cost of living in DC and the lack of adequate funding before visiting the area, as it impacted their decisions and planning for the future.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally felt that while the interviews were informative and fair, the lack of activities and limited perspectives during the interview day left something to be desired. Many suggested incorporating more diverse perspectives, activities, and a campus tour to enhance the overall experience.
  • Overall the interviews were good but it wasn't a great interview day. There were no activities other than the interviews whatsoever so my day was spent sitting in a waiting room for 6 hours talking with a current student and eating their food. It was alright, I learned a lot, but it didn't compare well with some of the other interview weekends I attended. The interviews were straight-forward and fair and I felt that I learned a lot about the program, but unfortunately it was all through the eyes of that one graduate student (who was amazingly helpful, don't get me wrong, but more diversity would have been nice). A campus tour would have been nice as well, but oh well.
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