University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Psychology Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
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.
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
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools revolve around applicants' motivations, goals, strengths, weaknesses, research experiences, and fit for the program. Some respondents also mentioned questions about future plans, relationships, and interests outside their stated field, indicating a holistic approach to evaluating candidates.
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What do you want to know about the program?
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What about your undergraduate training makes you stand out?
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What topic in psychology (other than your stated interest) are you interested in?
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Why are you applying specifically to our program? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?
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What are you looking for in graduate study?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Florida discussed a range of topics, including weaknesses in the program, differences between interdisciplinary terms, self-descriptive words, and readiness to work with patients in different settings. The responses did not specifically mention the MMI format or nondisclosure agreements.
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Have you found any weaknesses in our program?
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I'm taking a poll . . . What is the difference between interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary?
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-Name ten words that describe you!
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As we work in a hospital versus a counseling center, are you prepared to work with patients with severe injuries, burns, wounds, etc? (This question was longer but my memory is fading. It was certainly unexpected!)
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Florida discussed various topics such as building a clinical program, self-description, and repeatedly being asked about weaknesses. Additionally, some responses hinted at an MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements due to the sensitive nature of the questions asked.
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If you could build a clinical program of your own, describe the components
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none, all were manageable and no one was grilling me.
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-Name ten words that describe you...
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I was asked what my weaknesses were 3 times in one interview! I ran out of ideas and started rambling :P
🤝 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 5 or more 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 more than $500.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Orlando International Airport (MCO)
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Orlando
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JAX
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GNV
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?
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Sleep Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
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 professors' work, reading their publications, reviewing the program's website, and practicing answers to potential questions. Some also emphasized the importance of bringing copies of their CV to the interview.
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Read about professors' research
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read POI's articles, read online program website, write out & practice answers to anticipatated questions
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Read papers by POIs and reviewed my research and SOP
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-Reviewed the faculty's publications
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Reading about the program, reading recent research by the faculty. Bring a few copies of your CV just in case! One of my interviewers asked for one.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the organized track programs, quality of training, access to medical patient populations, and productive research faculty. They also highlighted the welcoming and friendly atmosphere among the faculty, staff, and students, as well as the impressive facilities and new building for Health Professions students.
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Very organized track programs. Nice facilities.
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breadth/quality of training, access to medical patient populations, productive research faculty, new facilities, internship match rates
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I loved the people, the facilities, and the breadth of experience available. Also, we attended a case conference, which was very cool.
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-SUPER positive, very welcoming and open
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How friendly the faculty, staff, and students were. I had heard that the people in the program were very competitive but I did not observe this at all. The facilities were also amazing; they recently built a new building for the Health Professions students.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of friendliness among current students and some other applicants, as well as the perception that Gainesville has more undergrad-focused areas than grad student hangouts. Suggestions included improving the overall friendliness of the university community and creating more spaces tailored to graduate students in the city.
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Gainesville. Some of the current students were not very friendly (but some were great)
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some of the other applicants (not friendly)
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It seemed the city was disproportionately full of undergrad hang outs, with few grad students spots.
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-Nothing.
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Not much :) Gainesville was small and quiet, but it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I sadly did not get to see any alligators, although they are apparently common on campus!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known the specific details about the location and nature of the clinical training, as well as the importance of bringing appropriate footwear for the weather.
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To bring flip flops! The weather was awesome!
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I did not know that the clinical training took place entirely in the hospital (the clinical students do not see any counseling center patients), but this is a major plus to me.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly expressed positive experiences, highlighting enjoyment of the program, interactions with people, and overall enthusiasm for attending if given the opportunity. Some noted the long and tiring interview process but emphasized the supportive and enthusiastic environment which made it a great experience overall.
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Well, I must have liked it because I will be going there next year!
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I met a lot of very cool people and really enjoyed the weather.
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-The intervew was one entire day, but it was great. Everyone was enthusiastic and supportive.
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Although the interview weekend was long and tiring, I had a great time and am looking forward to hearing my admissions decision. I will definitely attend this program if given the opportunity.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should strive to be more responsive and timely in processing applications, expressing frustration with delays in communication and decision-making.
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Admissions office not responsive until they get all applications processed (8 wks after deadline)
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