SDN Logo
 
 

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

Queens, NY

Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

AI Advisor

Ask questions about this school. Answers use aggregated data and are subject to error.

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hi there! How can I help?
Going on an interview at SJU-PSY? Add your feedback to help others!
โญ Overall Impressions โ–ผ
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.9
Good

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

Based on 8 responses
Score Reference:
9โ€“10 Exceptional 8โ€“8.9 Very Good 7โ€“7.9 Good 6โ€“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 areaโ€™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
๐Ÿ’ฌ Interview Questions โ–ผ

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about research experience and motivations for pursuing a specific field, such as clinical psychology. Some respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement due to the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format commonly used by medical schools.

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 essential for a psychologist role.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at St. John's University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences discussed various ethical scenarios, personal challenges, and problem-solving situations. Some responses indicated an MMI format, suggesting respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
โœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions โ–ผ

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.

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.

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?

Many applicants prepared for the interview by researching the faculty members, reviewing their own application materials, and considering potential interview questions. Some specifically 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 positive atmosphere, friendly students, faculty, and staff, beautiful campus, excellent clinic, high match rates, and the passion of Dr. Nevid for the program.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback about transportation logistics, particularly the inconvenience of the train to bus to campus commute. Suggestions may include improving transportation options or providing more direct routes for easier access to campus.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known about the program's quality and reputation earlier, as well as specific details such as the emphasis on research or available on-campus housing options.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly emphasized the importance of being genuine and true to oneself during the application process, as shared through a group interview experience. Additionally, they noted the structured interview format where candidates were asked the same questions in succession by interviewers who were not their primary area of interest.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
๐Ÿ“ On-Site Experience โ–ผ

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.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

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.
No responses

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
No responses

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 poor.
No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle โ–ฟ Impression Performance Interview Location
2009-10 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Great N/A
2009-10 Positively ๐Ÿ™‚ Average N/A