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University of California Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara, CA

Psychology Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt negatively about their interview.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as low 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 as average compared to 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?

Applicants commonly reported being asked about their experiences with diversity, to describe themselves, and their goals for graduate school. No specific mention of MMI format or nondisclosure agreements was noted in the responses provided.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of California Santa Barbara discussed were mostly standard, with no specific standout questions mentioned.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of California Santa Barbara discussed were all pretty simple, indicating a lack of challenging questions reported in the survey.
🤝 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 2 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.

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.
📍 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.

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 7+ 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 less than $100.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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 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?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the organization or person of interest by reading articles and studying their programs. This helped them gain a better understanding of the company or individual they were interviewing with and allowed them to ask insightful questions during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendliness of everyone they encountered and the overall happiness of graduate students, creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed disappointment with the lack of research emphasis compared to the program's online portrayal, concerns about faculty grant activity, and a perceived lack of structured treatment protocols in clinical training. Suggestions included improving transparency about research opportunities, enhancing faculty engagement in grants, and providing clearer guidance on therapy systems for students.
  • Program did not seem nearly as research oriented as they portray themselves online. POI has no current grant activity. Clinical training seems good, but there is no overview of specific orientations or learning of specific treatment protocols. Students are supposed to find a therapy system that "resonates" with them, which seems hokey and ineffective to me.
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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known about the poor funding compared to other programs ahead of time, suggesting the importance of thorough research on financial aspects of the program before applying.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally expressed recognition of the program's potential appeal to others, while also indicating that it did not align with their personal preferences or needs.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
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