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University of Maine

Orono, ME

Psychology Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions β–Ό

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 low stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed poorly at the interview.
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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
πŸ’¬ Interview Questions β–Ό

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Maine discussed what applicants are looking for in a mentor.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Maine discussed the qualities they seek in a mentor, which was not considered too challenging by respondents.
🀝 Interview Format and Logistics β–Ό

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.
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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.
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 automobile to the interview.

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.

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 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 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 average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
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 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?

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and supportive atmosphere created by the students and faculty, highlighting the positive working relationships observed during their interactions.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed disappointment with the lack of personal engagement during interviews, feeling overshadowed by a perceived favorite candidate. They also noted unfavorable impressions of the cold environment during their visit.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants expressed a desire to know ahead of time that wearing dress shoes in cold weather with old snow on the ground would not be an issue.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the people to be great and the campus beautiful, but expressed concerns about the location not being desirable for some due to the urban setting. They also felt that the interview format of six short interviews was inadequate for evaluating candidates thoroughly.
  • overall, the people were great. the area was not so desirable to me - i am from a big city. i also felt like six 30 minute interviews was a silly way to determine a good candidate. they seemed too short and superficial. the campus itself is beautiful and the facilities seemed to be great.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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