Long Island University Brooklyn Richard L. Conolly College of Liberal Arts & Science Interview Feedback Summary
Brooklyn, NY
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
6.3
Mixed
Mixed experience; organization and communication appear average with varied impressions and occasional stress.
Based on 12 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 unfriendly.
No responses
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 unresponsive.
No responses
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include queries about the candidate's background ("tell me about yourself"), their motivation for applying to the specific institution, and how they perceive their suitability for the program. These questions provide insight into the applicant's qualifications, personal motivations, and alignment with the school's values and offerings.
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tell me about yourself
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Why are you interested in LIU Brooklyn?
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What makes you think you're a good fit for this program.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Long Island University Brooklyn Richard L. Conolly College of Liberal Arts & Science discussed scenarios like sharing personal tragedies in applications, describing patient interactions, and analyzing factors contributing to revictimization in specific populations. These responses suggest a focus on personal experiences, case studies, and critical thinking in the interview process.
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i had mentioned a personal tragedy in my SOP (to explain a gap in my resume) and they gave their condolences, which took me aback, simply because it was very nice and thoughtful, and i had been worried about including the experience in the first place (vs just not mentioning a huge gap in my resume).
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I was asked to describe a patient I have worked with and formulate a case conceptualization.
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I have experience working with sexual assault survivors and I did some social justice work about sexual violence in my undergrad. They asked why I thought women who were molested or otherwise abused were more likely then the average person to be victimized (in their case re-victimized)?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Long Island University Brooklyn Richard L. Conolly College of Liberal Arts & Science was not applicable as their interviews were easy, conversational, and enjoyable with no difficult questions asked.
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none. my interview was easy and conversational and i really enjoyed it.
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Same as above.
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I don't really recall a difficult question
✅ 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 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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing articles, abstracts, and bios of researchers, familiarizing themselves with program information, creating a list of questions, and rehearsing answers to potential questions. Many also revisited their personal statement and researched professors of interest to better understand the program and faculty.
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read over articles and abstracts and bios of researchers i was especially interested in, read over bios of other profs (you are randomly assigned a prof to interview with, even if you mentioned a specific one in your SOP, so have a general idea of who everyone is). read over program info very throughly and made a list of questions to ask, and though of my answers to likely questions. i was overprepared.
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Read over personal statement and program information.
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I read over my personal statement and looked at the professors of interest
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the smart, enthusiastic students, supportive professors, excellent internship and externship opportunities, and early clinical experience offered by the program. Some mentioned a desire for more funding but overall found the program to be highly appealing and engaging.
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the students were smart, thoughtful, and happy, the prof and graduate i interviewed with were wonderful, school did 100% in the internship match, early clinical exp., lots of great externship experience -- if they could have funded me more it really would have been a contender, but i got full scholarships elsewhere. loved this program!
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The students. They were all enthusiastic about the program (even on a Saturday morning) and seemed like people I would like to spent the next few years with. I also really liked the Professor I met with. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him and felt like he would be an excellent mentor.
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The interviewers were very nice.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed disappointment in not having a facility tour, limited availability of faculty members, and discovering a mismatch between the program's focus and their research interests. Suggestions include offering more opportunities to interact with faculty members and clearly communicating the program's orientation to help applicants make informed decisions.
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no tour of facilities, and i wish all the faculty had been available, so i could have at least chatted w/ my POI and got a feel for working with them -- which indicates that this is a more clinically oriented program than may have been right for me.
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Nothing really. Overall a very positive experience.
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I have to confess when I first applied I did it strictly by region, rather than fit and research interest. I didn't research the schools in depth and I didn't know this was VERY psychoanalytic *and* non-research based. Considering I want to do research and am not psychoanalytic-ly minded, this was disappointing to discover
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the funding shortage and the program's emphasis on producing practitioners over research. This information would have influenced their decision-making process, potentially leading them to consider going into debt to attend a better-funded program or to reevaluate their preferences.
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nothing. loved the school, as good as better funded programs but ... short on $. knew about the funding shortage, would have gone into debt to attend if didn't get in to better funded, also quality programs).
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That the school was a PsyD under the guise of a PhD, read not heavy on research and heavy on producing practitioners.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally appreciated the relaxed and conversational atmosphere of the interview process. They suggested knowing about the program, reflecting on personal background and goals, and being prepared to discuss research interests while also enjoying meeting faculty and students. Some applicants mentioned wanting more information about the program and possibly having a tour included in the experience.
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relaxed, conversational. know about the program, think about your background, goals and your work as it relates to LIU, have a general idea of your research interests (and the work of the faculty) and then have fun chatting and meeting nice people. ask for a tour, or just poke around yourself.
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Got there a little early and had the chance to chat with several current students and applicants. Met with professor and a recent graduate for individual interview. It was very relaxed and felt more like a conversation than an interview. Afterward, met again with current students who were supportive and encouraging. Overall great experience!
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I don't remember the exact date because this was two years ago. It was very short and I'd come a long way for it. They also didn't give a tour.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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📍 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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What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in 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 train or subway to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
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.
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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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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 are your comments on where you stayed?
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All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Negatively ☹️ | Average | N/A |
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