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University of Hartford College of Arts and Sciences

West Hartford, CT

Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents were neutral 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 respondents rank this school above 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 preferred theoretical orientation, personal attributes outside of psychology, clinical experience, self-description by someone close, reading preferences, and providing clinical impressions based on a patient summary. These questions suggest a focus on understanding the applicant's personality, clinical skills, and professional interests.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Hartford College of Arts and Sciences discussed the best and worst aspects of human nature.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Hartford College of Arts and Sciences discussed various topics like ethical dilemmas, personal challenges, and problem-solving scenarios. Some responses indicated that the interview was in an MMI format with mentions of nondisclosure agreements, suggesting a structured and confidential assessment process.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 5 or more people.

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.
📍 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 4-6 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 $101 and $200.

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?

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How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as poor.
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Would you recommend the hotel?

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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 friendly.

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by revisiting their application materials, researching the program or institution, and reviewing their personal statements or essays. Many also emphasized the importance of avoiding excessive preparation and focusing on being genuine during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and supportive faculty, as well as the enthusiastic current students. This positive experience resulted in a significant increase in the ranking of the school among the programs considered.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were disappointed by the lack of financial support available and inconsistency in the experiences with faculty and grad students, making it difficult to gauge the program's overall atmosphere and quality. One specific suggestion was to reconsider the use of group interviews.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known ahead of time about the limited access to resources and placements with specific clinical populations within the faculty. This information would have helped them better prepare and make informed decisions about their choices.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally appreciated the structured half-day interview format with faculty, current students, and small group interviews, but some felt it lacked a strong indication of program fit. Suggestions included providing more clarity on program focus and giving candidates a better sense of alignment with their interests.
  • It was a half day interview (1pm - 5pm) which consisted of an introduction with all faculty, some current students, and all applicants. Then, applicants had two small group interviews (3 or 4 applicants) with a faculty member and a current student (they each lasted approx. 45 minutes) After that, each applicant met with either a faculty member or a current student for fifteen minutes (don't know about others but for me it was an opportunity to just ask questions about the program). There was also time to talk informally with current students about their experiences with the program. If research is your thing, then the program in not for you, but if you are interested in great clinical training definitely check the program out!
  • it did help in that it showed me that I actually did not want to go there, but it was bad because you left without the feeling that the program was really what you would want to pursue

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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