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University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Arts and Sciences Interview Feedback Summary

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Birmingham, AL

Psychology Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
9.0
Exceptional

Outstanding interview experience: exceptionally organized, highly professional staff, strong communication, and very low stress.

Based on 6 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 friendly.

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 responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Medical school applicants commonly reported being asked about how their research would align with the institution's work during interviews.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Arts and Sciences discussed a specific question related to their personal statement.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Arts and Sciences discussed personal misconceptions others have of them, indicating a focus on self-awareness and interpersonal perceptions during interviews.
✅ 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 felt positively 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 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.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by familiarizing themselves with the organization and the interviewer, researching relevant information, and compiling thoughtful questions to ask.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were consistently impressed by the positive relationships and collaboration among students and faculty, as well as the excellent training placements and stipends offered.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly did not mention any negative impressions. They may benefit from providing constructive feedback or areas for improvement even if overall positive.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known in advance about the number of interviews they would have to undergo, as it left them feeling drained and overwhelmed by the end of the process.

What are your general comments?

Applicants provided positive feedback about the school and program, expressing their interest in attending if accepted.

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 7+ hours traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents used Other transportation to travel 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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses

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?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

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Application Cycle ▿ Impression Performance Interview Location
2009-10 Positively 🙂 Great N/A
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