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Rochester, NY

Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.0
Good

Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.

Based on 14 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 question at medical schools is about the candidate's interest in medicine, often phrased as "How did you come to be interested in X".

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Rochester discussed the reason behind pursuing medicine.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Rochester discussed specifics about study design, very specific neurobiological questions, and challenges in dealing with people/clients.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents were neutral about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 5 or more 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 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.
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 interviews by reviewing potential questions and participating in mock interviews with family and friends to practice their responses and improve their confidence.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly atmosphere of the lab, the happiness of the students, the quality of facilities, and the various opportunities available through the medical schools. Some also mentioned being impressed by the new gym.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with a lack of engagement or interest from professors, as well as a feeling of isolation due to the remote campus location. To address these concerns, it is essential for universities to ensure that faculty show genuine interest in prospective students and provide support for those feeling disconnected from urban centers.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known the schedule of events and the names of the graduate students in the lab they were applying to ahead of time to better prepare and make informed decisions during the application process.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview experience stressful due to being assessed by students and having to wait with other applicants between interviews. They also expressed mixed feelings about faculty members, with some enjoying the program overall but not being as satisfied with specific professors.

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 2-3 hours 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 $201 and $300.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Rochester International Airport (ROC)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either With students at the school or with students at the school.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
No responses

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 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
2009-10 Negatively ☹️ Average N/A
2009-10 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
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