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St. John's University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Queens, NY

Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

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⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively 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 inquiring about research and clinical experiences, reasons for pursuing a career in clinical psychology, personal qualities of a good psychologist, and self-introduction prompts. These questions suggest a focus on assessing applicants' background, motivation, and interpersonal skills during the admission process.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at St. John's University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences discussed personal attributes and qualities for a psychologist role.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at St. John's University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences discussed various scenarios during the interview, with a focus on ethical dilemmas and situational judgment. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format and the possibility of being under a nondisclosure agreement during the interview process.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 3 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 Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic 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 4-6 hours 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 between $101 and $200.
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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 unfriendly.
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
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How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the faculty members and their work, reviewing their own application materials, and considering potential interview questions and responses. Some also focused on re-reading their personal statement and reviewing the research interests of the faculty.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the program's overall positive atmosphere, including the friendly students, faculty, and staff, the beautiful campus, excellent clinic, high match rates, and the program director's passion.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were generally unimpressed with the inconvenience of having to take a train to a bus to get to campus. Suggestions for improvement could include providing more direct transportation options or improving the overall accessibility of the campus.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants expressed a desire to have known how highly regarded the program is and how it differs in its focus from other programs. Additionally, some wished they had been aware of specific details such as the program's research emphasis and on-campus housing options for students who had completed their master's degrees at the same institution.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly emphasized the importance of being authentic and genuine during the application process, as attempting to outshine others is not necessary. Additionally, multiple applicants noted the structured interview format where they were asked the same questions and interviewed by individuals who were not their potential advisors.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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