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University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Lawrence, KS

Psychology Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions β–Ό

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 low 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
πŸ’¬ Interview Questions β–Ό

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the candidate's future goals, their interests in specific areas of study or research, and their questions for the interviewer. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format interview with a possible nondisclosure agreement in place based on other unspecified responses.

What was the most interesting question?

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What was the most difficult question?

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🀝 Interview Format and Logistics β–Ό

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 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 a closed 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.
πŸ“ On-Site Experience β–Ό

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 Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

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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How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

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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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βœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions β–Ό

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?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by reading the professor's book, practicing interview questions, and compiling a list of questions to ask. This approach helped them feel more confident and informed during the interview process.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were most impressed by the strong sense of cooperation and collaboration within the program, as well as the supportive and friendly atmosphere among students and staff. They also appreciated the balance between clinical and research opportunities, as well as the diverse options available for research and practical experience.
  • The cooperation and collaboration in the program! The overall atmosphere, friendliness of the people, and relationship between the grad students and staff. The clinical/research balance and the diversity of opportunities for research and practica. There are hills there!

What impressed you negatively?

The majority of applicants did not have any negative impressions, indicating a positive overall experience.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants wished they had known ahead of time how supportive and welcoming the people they would encounter during the process would be. They emphasized the importance of building relationships and networking with others in the field.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the process to be more of a tour and informal conversations with professors and grad students rather than a formal interview. They emphasize the importance of preparing a list of questions to ask during these interactions.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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