University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences Interview Feedback Summary

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Tampa, FL

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

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 9 responses

Score Reference:

9–10 Exceptional 8–8.9 Very Good 7–7.9 Good 6–6.9 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.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

Positively (100%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

Great (50%)

Average (50%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants overwhelmingly expressed a positive experience during the application process, highlighting the collaborative environment, high quality of life for grad students, access to resources, and the overall enjoyable and stress-free nature of engaging with the department and campus. There was a strong emphasis on the ease of getting along with students, the impressive research opportunities, and the beautiful campus environment.

I cannot express how wonderful an experience it was. Not only was it not stressful, it was fun! The students all seemed very easy to get along with. Department is very collaborative. Gorgeous building and campus. Grad students seem to lead a VERY high quality of life and still have time to enjoy themselves while getting a great education. The research is incredible, they seemed to have all the resources I could possibly need. I cannot express how great an experience it was.

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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:

30 Minutes Average

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Number:

4 Interviews Average

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Interview Type (Interaction):

100% One-on-One

0% Group Interview

USF-COMP interviews are an average of 30 minutes, with an average of 4 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one,

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Medical school interviewees were commonly asked about their goals and aspirations during the interview process.

Tell me about what you want to accomplish while you're here.

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What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences discussed research goals rather than traditional interview questions.

I wasn't really asked ''interview'' type questions. They were really just discussions about what my research goals were.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants mentioned extensively researching the company and interviewers, often memorizing key information to showcase their knowledge and preparation during the interview. It seems that thorough preparation and a deep understanding of the organization and its stakeholders were common strategies among the interviewees.

Read the website and practically memorized about 30 different papers from various faculty I was planning to meet with

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences discussed was that nothing stood out as difficult, indicating a lack of challenging questions reported by respondents.

Nothing stood out as difficult

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were consistently impressed by the relaxed and productive atmosphere, as well as the wonderful people and detailed presentations during the experience. They found the environment welcoming and engaging, contributing to a positive overall impression.

Everything. Everyone was very relaxed and laid back, yet still productive. People were wonderful, presentations were detailed, etc.

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants overwhelmingly expressed that they were unable to identify any negative aspects or areas of improvement during their experience.

Honestly cannot think of anything.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?

0 = Low, 10 = High

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was moderately friendly.

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was moderately responsive.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

Airports Used

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TPA

100% interviewees used TPA (TPA).

What was your primary mode of transportation?

Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.

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100% Airplane

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0% Automobile

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0% Train or Subway

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0% Other

What was the cost and time spent traveling?

Cost: Low Cost to High Cost

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either With students at the school or with students at the school.

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

Student (100%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

Enthusiastic (100%)

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