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University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

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 high 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?

Medical school interview questions commonly revolve around topics such as privilege, mental health, and motivations for pursuing a specific field or school. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Memphis discussed the challenges of working with specific populations.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Memphis discussed how would your friends and acquaintances describe you.
🀝 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 in a group 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.
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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
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How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
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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 2-3 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 Memphis International Airport (MEM)

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 reviewing school and faculty information to have a better understanding of the institution and its offerings.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the research opportunities, cohort system, flexibility of the program, and the ability to work across labs. They also appreciated the availability of practica and the program's location.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants generally did not express any negative impressions.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

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What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the program more engaging and beneficial in person compared to their initial expectations based on the program description. They suggest providing more detailed information or opportunities for hands-on experience to better convey the program's value.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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