Drexel University College of Arts & Sciences (Clinical Psychology) Interview Feedback Summary
Philadelphia, PA
Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
6.4
Mixed
Mixed experience; organization and communication appear average with varied impressions and occasional stress.
Based on 52 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 high 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 were neutral about their interview.
Positively (45%)
Negatively (18%)
No change (36%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (30%)
Good (60%)
Average (10%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally praised the program's research and advising opportunities, but expressed disappointment with social interactions during the student social hour and missed opportunities like the city tour due to external events. Suggestions include enhancing social interactions and finding alternative ways to showcase the program's environment despite unexpected circumstances.
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Great program.
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The student social hour the night before was pretty excruciating. Half the students I spoke with were condescending and acted like they didn't want to be talking to me. I'm a friendly, social person, and I was blown away by the lack of enthusiasm and respect. Also, on interview day, we didn't even get to take a tour because of a city-wide funeral procession.
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I ended up feeling less than excited about the environment and the other students, but excited about the research and advising opportunities.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
45 Minutes Average
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Number:
4.1 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
100% Open-File
0% Closed-File
DREXEL-PSYCH-COMP interviews are an average of 45 minutes, with an average of 4.1 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 0% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about dealing with age differences among peers and assessing how an applicant's background aligns with the program. These questions aim to evaluate interpersonal skills and program compatibility.
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How would you deal with being older than your peers?
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At this point, it really is all about fit. How does your related background fit in with our program?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Drexel University College of Arts & Sciences (Clinical Psychology) discussed the favorite beer and the type of clinician one sees themselves as, if not doing research.
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What's your favorite beer?
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What kind of a clinician do you see yourself being, if you were not doing research?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the program, professors, and publications related to their field of interest. They also wrote out answers to potential questions and familiarized themselves with the background of the interviewers.
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Read articles, wrote out answers to questions I thought I might get asked.
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Reviewed information on program and professors.
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Read every paper PI had published in my field of interest
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Read over bios, publications of the people I would be interviewing with.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Drexel University College of Arts & Sciences (Clinical Psychology) discussed topics such as what interviewers should note about them post-interview and how their background aligns with the program.
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When I'm taking notes about you after the interview, what would you like me to write down?
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How does your related-background fit with our program?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the active involvement of students in the interview process, the diverse research and clinical opportunities available, the supportive and non-competitive atmosphere among students, and the overall happiness and satisfaction expressed by current students. Many also appreciated the program's location in downtown Philadelphia and the welcoming attitude of faculty members.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The involvement of the students in the interview process -- I was interviewed by two groups of two students as well as two faculty members.
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Research and clinical opportunities, minimal requirements to receive funding, non-competitiveness between students.
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All students seemed to have gone to great undergrads and had lots of experience, students seemed happy, lab was really active
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Students really engaged and active, seemed to get along with each other, most people graduate in 5 years, in downtown philly
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The students seemed genuinely happy. Philly is a great city.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were negatively impressed by Drexel's urban campus feel, the large number of applicants interviewed for limited spots, lack of clear funding information, and subpar facilities. Suggestions included improving campus atmosphere, narrowing down the applicant pool, providing more transparent funding details, and enhancing facilities to attract top candidates.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Drexel is a very urban campus and things are spread out. It doesn't have a campus "feel.'
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Two campuses, very urban, cost of living, number of people interviewed per slot (had a "cattle call" feel).
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Two campuses, also there were lots of us interviewing for one spot
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Two campuses, what a pain. the building itself didn't seem too nice, but i guess that's normal for urban campuses
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They really need to narrow down their applicants. I was informed that the school selected around 70+ people to interview for 8 or fewer spots. My track specifically (neuropsychology) was interviewing 30 people for 2-3 spots. It's very disheartening to spend so much effort and money and then get to the school and find out that the chances of being selected are so small. Also, one of my interviewers hardly interviewed me...and preempted the conversation by saying that all the applicants looked alike to him, and that selections were pretty much random. That wasn't really what I wanted to hear after I'd worked so hard to get there.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known about the structure of the program, including details like the quarter system and split campuses, to better prepare for their studies. Additionally, many highlight the importance of managing stress and recognizing the supportive environment of the program.
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That I shouldn't be stressed -- everyone was so nice!
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The curriculum is on the quarter system, classes are held on two different campuses
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I wish I had known that my classes would be split between two different campuses.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as 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 friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should streamline the process by moving it online and reducing the number of interviews conducted to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
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Go online
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It seemed sort of ridiculous to interview 70 people for 12 spots. They should have narrowed the appl
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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PHL
40% interviewees used PHL (PHL), with 40% using phl (phl) and 20% using Philadelphia International (Philadelphia International).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
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56% Airplane
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11% Automobile
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22% Train or Subway
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11% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Omni (average ranking 3/10). (Top 1 displayed)
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Omni
3/10
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 With students at the school or with students at the school.
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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