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University of Cincinnati McMicken College of Arts & Sciences

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Cincinnati, OH

Psychology Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents were neutral 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 had average performance 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 rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Based on the responses provided, common interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about long-term career goals, research interests, and reasons for choosing a specific institution like UC. It appears that these questions reflect a focus on the applicant's aspirations, academic interests, and motivations for pursuing a medical education.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Cincinnati McMicken College of Arts & Sciences discussed goals and aspirations.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Cincinnati McMicken College of Arts & Sciences discussed generally focused on the MMI format or specific questions due to a nondisclosure agreement.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.

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.
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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 Student
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How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
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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 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by automobile 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?

No responses

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?

Many applicants reported preparing for the interview by conducting thorough research on the company and the position of interest. They emphasized the importance of understanding the company's values, culture, and goals to better align their responses during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were consistently impressed by the presence of other graduate students at the institution, highlighting the importance of a supportive academic community for a positive experience. Many suggested that fostering connections among current students could enhance the overall atmosphere and academic environment.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly mentioned feeling overwhelmed by the competitive atmosphere and the intimidating behavior of some professors, especially towards new grad students. Suggestions included fostering a more supportive and collaborative environment among faculty and students.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known more about their potential advisor's work style and communication preferences before committing to work together. They also emphasized the importance of conducting thorough research on the program's curriculum and resources to ensure it aligns with their academic and career goals.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interviews to be straightforward with basic questions asked. They suggested including more challenging or specific questions to better assess candidates' skills and knowledge.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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