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University of Southern Mississippi Interview Feedback Summary

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Hattiesburg, MS

Psychology Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as 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 average.
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 area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview question at medical schools is about the applicant's motivation for pursuing counseling psychology. Additionally, some respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement due to the mention of 'nondisclosure' or 'non-disclosure' in their responses.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Southern Mississippi discussed how applicants would handle disagreements with mentors during the interview process.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Southern Mississippi discussed ways to handle a team member not contributing adequately in the lab setting.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 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 average 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 stated that they prepared for the interview by thoroughly reviewing the school information and details. This helped them gain a better understanding of the institution and its offerings, allowing them to showcase their knowledge and enthusiasm during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were consistently impressed by the personalized attention and support provided to students, highlighting the institution's commitment to individual growth and success. Many suggested that this focus on personal attention enhanced their overall experience and contributed to a positive learning environment.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were consistently disappointed by the low funding opportunities available, suggesting that increasing funding options could greatly improve their overall impression of the program.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
📍 On-Site Experience ▼

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 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 between $301 and $400.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)

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 average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle ▿ Impression Performance Interview Location
2012-13 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
2009-10 Positively 🙂 Great N/A
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