Duke University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Summary Responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

SDN Interview Experience Score

8.3

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 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 felt positively about their interview.

Positively (100%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

Good (50%)

Average (50%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the program to have a good reputation for research training but expressed concerns about the quality of clinical training. They noted a lack of facility tours and a sense of needing to impress the institution during interviews.

Good program with good reputation. Will train you to be a researcher, not so sure about quality of clinical training. Did not offer a tour of facilities/campus. Impression/vibe is: they are Duke, they know they are Duke, so you cater to and impress them, not vice-versa.

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Overall the interview was good. It was three interviews and then we were just in a waiting room, but it wasn't bad and we did have people pop in to talk with us or take us on tours or things of that nature. I wish I had known about my POI before coming, but what can you do? Also, if you get lost on campus, do not ask people where the Psych building is because no one knows! I found that out the hard way!

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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:

3 Interviews Average

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Interview Type (Interaction):

100% One-on-One

0% Group Interview

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File Type:

50% Open-File

50% Closed-File

DUKE-PSYCH-COMP interviews are an average of 30 minutes, with an average of 3 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 50% are closed-file.

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiring about the applicants' background in research and asking them to describe themselves. These questions provide insight into the candidates' experiences and personal qualities relevant to their potential in the medical field.

Describe your background in research

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Tell me about yourself?

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What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Duke University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience discussed in-depth inquiries about their honors thesis, particularly aligning with their Point of Interest (POI) research, showcasing a strong connection between their academic work and potential future research endeavors.

I can't think of one particular question but I was asked several questions about my honors thesis which seemed to go very well as I was studying the same concepts as my POI.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Many applicants prepared for the interview by reading articles and program descriptions, as well as discussing with current students or professionals in the field. However, some felt they could have been more thorough in their preparation.

Read POI's articles, read website program description

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I talked with a graduate student for a few hours and read up on the program and some of the research. I wasn't as prepared as I probably should have been.

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Duke University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience discussed revolved around the challenge of coming up with a sufficient number of questions for the interviewers, particularly during the interview with the Psychology Chair.

What questions do you have for me? My interview with the Psych Chair was all my questions, and I struggled to have a half hour worth of questions!

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the access to medical patients, proximity of the campus to relevant facilities, research opportunities, faculty reputation, and the helpfulness of program staff. The campus, research and clinical opportunities stood out as particularly impressive aspects for applicants.

Access to medical patients, the campus, med school is right next to psych building, research productivity & reputation of the faculty, program secretary is very nice and helpful

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The campus and the research/clinical opportunities.

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of structured clinical training and ambiguous therapeutic orientation teachings, as well as feeling a disconnect with the atmosphere of the program, which was perceived as too formal for those who prefer a more relaxed environment. Suggestions included enhancing the clarity and depth of clinical training and providing a more diverse and inclusive atmosphere to cater to a wider range of personalities and preferences.

The clinical training. To a question about which theoretical therapeutic orientations are taught, one grad student literally said "they tell you to go in with patients and do what you want / what you feel like." Also, only given 10 days advanced notice of interview day.

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The atmosphere just didn't quite fit me. It seemed a bit too prim and proper, but I am VERY laid back.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wish they had known in advance whether their potential advisor was accepting students to avoid unnecessary travel and disappointment.

That my POI probably wasn't accepting students. I probably wouldn't have made the trip had I known.

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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 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?

No responses

📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

Airports Used

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Raleigh-Durham

100% interviewees used Raleigh-Durham (Raleigh-Durham).

What was your primary mode of transportation?

Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.

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50% Airplane

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50% 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 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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