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University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Interview Feedback Summary

Houston, TX

Psychology Schools | Public Non-Profit

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โญ Overall Impressions โ–ผ
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.3
Above Average

Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.

Based on 21 responses
Score Reference:
9โ€“10 Exceptional 8โ€“8.9 Very Good 7โ€“7.9 Good 6โ€“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 areaโ€™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.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Interview Questions โ–ผ

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Medical school interviewers commonly asked about personal life details and inquired about the applicant's goals and interests within the program, according to respondents.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences discussed favorite restaurants.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences discussed did not present any significant challenges according to respondents.
โœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions โ–ผ

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively 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 high 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 and reading articles about the professors they were interested in, in order to gain a better understanding of their work and interests. This research helped them to tailor their responses and questions during the interview to show their knowledge and interest in the professor's area of expertise.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming faculty and students, as well as the dedicated focus on neuropsychology with exceptional facilities and practicum opportunities. The high proportion of neuropsychologists in the area also stood out as a positive aspect for many applicants.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants overwhelmingly expressed that there was nothing that impressed them negatively, indicating a positive experience overall. This suggests that the applicants did not encounter any significant issues or concerns during the application process.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known to prepare for a full 9-hour interview day in advance, emphasizing the importance of stamina and mental readiness for the lengthy process.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly suggested being genuine, relaxed, and authentic while also emphasizing the importance of doing thorough preparation for success in the process.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
๐Ÿ“ On-Site Experience โ–ผ

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 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 $301 and $400.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

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 good.
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

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