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New York University Graduate School of Arts & Science

New York , NY

Psychology Schools | Public Non-Profit

Going on an interview at NYU-PSYCH? Add your feedback to help others!
⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt negatively about their interview.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as high 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 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
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the impact of modern challenges on the field, the objectivity of psychologists, the future direction of the field, and transformative life experiences. Additionally, some respondents may have encountered an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements during their interviews.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at New York University Graduate School of Arts & Science discussed the biggest problem in the field of counseling psychology and whether psychologists can remain objective in their work.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at New York University Graduate School of Arts & Science discussed personal transformation, without specific mention of MMI format or nondisclosure agreements.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 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 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.
📍 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 neutral about the school.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above 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 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 at a hotel or with students at the school.
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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 researching the program and discussing the interview format with current students to gain insights and tips.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the outstanding faculty and resources at NYU, including the impressive library and student center. They also appreciated the enthusiasm of the professors and the diverse range of interests and opportunities available at the university.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were frequently disappointed by awkward group interview formats, limited individual interaction with professors, rude faculty members, overcrowded interview sessions, and insufficient resources or funding for the department. Suggestions include improving interview formats for better candidate experience, providing more one-on-one interactions with professors, addressing facility issues, and ensuring adequate resources to support applicants and students.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants expressed a desire for more information on available funding opportunities before starting the process, highlighting the importance of researching and securing financial support early on.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly expressed feeling disrespected during the application process and highlighted the competitive nature of the interviews, focusing on group dynamics and random questions rather than psychology-related topics. The feedback also mentioned the importance of funding concerns among current students, but overall, applicants appreciated the same-day decision process, optional tour, and good food provided during the interviews.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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