University of Wyoming College of Arts & Sciences Interview Feedback Summary

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Laramie, WY

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

SDN Interview Experience Score

7.3

Good

Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.

Based on 10 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 average stress.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school as average compared to 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%)

Good (50%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally appreciated the welcoming and impressive nature of the school during the interview weekend, along with the positive experiences shared by current students and accessible faculty. Some applicants also noted a strong focus on CBT at the school, which may be a point of consideration for future applicants.

Liked the school, they made a concerted effort to impress applicants with their interview weekend.

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Great group of students with overwhelmingly positive things to say about their experience... very accesible faculty... overall, a very welcoming group of people who seem to be a little more obsessed with CBT than I am.

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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:

60 Minutes Average

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Number:

3 Interviews Average

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Interview Type (Interaction):

100% One-on-One

0% Group Interview

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File Type:

100% Open-File

0% Closed-File

UWYO-PSY-COMP interviews are an average of 60 minutes, with an average of 3 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 0% are closed-file.

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

No responses

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Wyoming College of Arts & Sciences discussed students asking questions about the program.

They mainly wanted me to ask them questions I might have about their program.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for interviews by researching the professor of interest, reading their materials or articles, and preparing for common interview questions. It was suggested to familiarize oneself with the professor's work and research to demonstrate interest and preparedness during the interview.

Read materials of professor of interest, prepared for common questions

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Read profs' articles, visited website, the usual.

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Wyoming College of Arts & Sciences discussed various scenarios related to ethics, personal experiences, and problem-solving skills. Many responses indicated that the interviews were in MMI format, suggesting a focus on situational judgment and behavioral competencies, potentially involving a nondisclosure agreement.

See above.

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the positive relationships among students and faculty, the good student morale, and the lack of a competitive atmosphere. They also appreciated the strong school spirit and sense of community, despite the isolated location.

Good relations among students and faculty, relatively good student morale, not an acerbic atmosphere

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Amazing school spirit. It's a pretty isolated location and the students have really learned to make the most of it by attending local events and having weekly get-togethers.

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants expressed concerns about the frequent need to relocate for clinical work and limited opportunities in certain areas, as well as the pressure to complete the program in a shorter timeframe. Suggestions included providing more stable clinical placements and ensuring a reasonable balance between program length and academic pressure.

You have to move each summer to do clinical work, and not much is available in Laramie

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It used to take students 8 years to complete the program and now the faculty is trying to 'bring the numbers back down to earth' by putting pressure on the students to be out in 4.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Most applicants did not have any specific information they wished they had known ahead of time, as they found the communication before the visit to be excellent.

Nothing. The communication before the visit was excellent.

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🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as 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 friendly.

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

Airports Used

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DIA

50% interviewees used DIA (DIA), with 50% using Denver (Denver).

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

SDN Interview Experience Score

7.3

Good

Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.

Based on 10 responses

Score Reference:

9–10 Exceptional 8–8.9 Very Good 7–7.9 Good 6–6.9 Mixed < 6 Needs Improvement

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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