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University of Texas-Austin College of Liberal Arts Interview Feedback Summary

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Austin, TX

Psychology Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
9.1
Exceptional

Outstanding interview experience: exceptionally organized, highly professional staff, strong communication, and very low stress.

Based on 17 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.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above 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 good.
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 good.
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?

Interviewees were commonly asked questions like "Why UT?" at medical school interviews, indicating a focus on understanding applicants' motivations and fit for the institution.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Texas-Austin College of Liberal Arts discussed various topics and did not find any question particularly intriguing.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Texas-Austin College of Liberal Arts discussed strategies for managing patient refusal to collaborate in a treatment setting.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 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.
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Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by conducting thorough research on the program and faculty, including reading articles and program information. They also focused on familiarizing themselves with the website, student handbook, and relevant materials.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the supportive and friendly environment created by the faculty, students, and clinical sites. They found the people to be welcoming and the opportunities provided to be exceptional.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the inconsistency and limitations of financial aid options. Suggestions included improving transparency and accessibility of funding opportunities to better support students.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants expressed a desire to have known in advance about the lack of interaction with potential advisors and the absence of a mentorship model program in the application process.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally praised the School Psych Ph.D. program for having great faculty and being flexible, which was well-received by the applicants.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should enable online submission of letters of recommendation to streamline the application process.
📍 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 4-6 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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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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?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

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