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Binghamton University Harpur College of Arts and Sciences (Psychology) Interview Feedback Summary

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Binghamton, NY

Psychology Schools | Public For-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
5.4
Needs Review

Lower scores suggest applicants reported greater stress, weaker communication, or less favorable impressions.

Based on 26 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 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 rank this school as average compared to 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 poor.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as poor.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include: "Describe a project you would do if you had unlimited funds," "If I gave you unlimited resources, what study would you run," and "How would you fit with the work in our lab?" These questions focus on research interests, resource utilization, and compatibility with the institution's work environment.

What was the most interesting question?

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Binghamton University Harpur College of Arts and Sciences (Psychology) discussed involved designing a study with unlimited resources, followed by detailed inquiries.
✅ 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 3 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.
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 the interview by researching the website, reading papers by the person of interest, reviewing the interviewer's research, researching the school, looking over potential interview questions, and revisiting their application materials. This proactive approach helped them familiarize themselves with the program and potential topics for discussion during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the friendly and enthusiastic graduate students, as well as the engaging research opportunities and resources available within the program. They also found the professors' research work to be particularly interesting and valuable.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the location of the institution and interactions with interviewers and current students, particularly concerning feedback about professors. Suggestions included improving the campus location and ensuring positive interactions with faculty and students during the interview process.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants expressed a desire for more information regarding the challenges and feasibility of living in the location they were applying to. They wished they had known more about the practicalities and realities of residing in that specific area before committing to the opportunity.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the psychology and research programs strong but expressed concerns about the location. They appreciated the supportive and friendly student community, despite encountering some challenging interview questions.

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 neutral 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 airplane to the interview.

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

Most respondents spent between $401 and $500.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)

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