Illinois Institute of Technology Lewis College of Human Sciences Interview Feedback Summary
Chicago, IL
Psychology Schools | Public For-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
6.7
Mixed
Mixed experience; organization and communication appear average with varied impressions and occasional stress.
Based on 17 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.
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 area’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.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Based on the responses provided, common interview questions at medical schools include inquiring about research experience, favorite aspects of the research process, and asking candidates to introduce themselves. These questions provide insight into the applicant's background, interests, and experiences relevant to their potential as a medical student.
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What is your favorite part of the research process?
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What is your research experience?
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What do you do? Tell me about yourself...
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at Illinois Institute of Technology Lewis College of Human Sciences discussed hypothetical scenarios about school acceptances and preferences between Dr. Phil and Super Nanny.
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If every single school you applied to accepted you, what would you do?
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Dr. Phil or Super Nanny?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Illinois Institute of Technology Lewis College of Human Sciences discussed scenarios like 'If no schools accept you, what will you do?' and ethical dilemmas such as 'What do you think about parents of ADHD children getting divorced after seeking treatment?'
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If no schools accept you, what will you do?
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What do you think about parents of ADHD children getting divorced after seeking treatment?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents were neutral about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
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 in a group 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.
No responses
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 program and professors, reading articles by the person of interest (POI), and practicing general interview questions. Many also focused on creating positive mental images to boost their confidence before the interview.
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Reading articles by POI
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Read a journal article by POI. Had prepared answers to general questions for all interviews.
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Reading about the program, reading previous work of the professors, studying interview questions asked elsewhere, positive mental imaging.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were impressed by the friendly atmosphere of the university and the city of Chicago, as well as the abundance of practicum sites available. The opportunity for half-funding in the first year was also positively received, especially compared to the lack of funding in the past.
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Everyone's friendliness
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Chicago itself seemed cool and they have a large number of practicum sites. The students were quite friendly and willing to answer questions at the lab open houses.
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The opportunity to receive half-funding for the first year, when previously there was no funding.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of individual interviews, limited funding opportunities leading to high levels of debt, negative interactions with faculty members during interviews, and the challenges of balancing work and studies due to financial constraints and safety concerns in the neighborhood surrounding the school. Suggestions included improving funding options, addressing faculty behavior, enhancing safety measures, and providing better support for students managing work and academic responsibilities.
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Would have preferred an individual interview
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The students have TA or RA positions which cover half of their tuition. On top of that, most of them work part-time in psychology jobs. In spite of this, most of them graduate with about a hundred thousand in debt. The program starts in June.
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The first interviewing professor was combative and made inappropriate comments about my job and place of work. Funding is tight. Students have to work a lot to afford the program. The neighborhood of the school offers little; I was warned about the dangers of riding the train at night or by myself. Students do not live in the neighborhood and most must drive to get to practica sites and to school.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known about the high amount of debt associated with the program before applying. Additionally, they expressed a desire for more information on the job ratios after graduation and the specific timeline for the start of the program.
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The sheer amount of debt - I wouldn't have applied. They have an interesting break-down of job ratios after graduation: first hospital settings, then, something else, then private practice, and last acadamia.
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School starts June 1st.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly expressed mixed feelings about their interaction with the professors and students, mentioning friendliness and motivation but also feeling undervalued and lacking personal touch during the interview process. They suggested providing more one-on-one time, scheduled interviews with grad students, and a warmer, more personalized experience to enhance the overall application process.
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The professors were friendly and impressive and the current students were encouraging and seemed highly motivated
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Overall, the interview day made me feel unvalued as an applicant. There was no one-on-one time at all, no scheduled interviews with grad students, and no offer to stay with grad students. All the other schools at which I interviewed had some or all of these things. There was also a huge number of applicants at the open house. It felt very much like a rote process without much personal touch. They gave you option of leaving after your last interview rather than staying for all the activities. It didn't inspire me to to make any effort of my own.
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The interviews were too brief and I felt over-qualified for their program, but was put on their waitlist. Poor communication from the faculty, misrepresentation of the faculty about their research interests...
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
No responses
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
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 0-1 hour 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 $301 and $400.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
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MDW
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O'Hare
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 among the responses is "Wyndham Chicago."
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Silversmith
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Wyndham Chicago
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
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Negatively ☹️ | Average | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Negatively ☹️ | Good | N/A |
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