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Washington University-St. Louis Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Interview Feedback Summary

St. Louis, MO

Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit

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โญ Overall Impressions โ–ผ
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.0
Above Average

Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.

Based on 19 responses
Score Reference:
9โ€“10 Exceptional 8โ€“8.9 Very Good 7โ€“7.9 Good 6โ€“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 areaโ€™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.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Interview Questions โ–ผ

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Medical school applicants were commonly asked about their research interests, indicating a focus on academic pursuits during interviews.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Washington University-St. Louis Graduate School of Arts & Sciences discussed aspirations of becoming a Principal Investigator (PI) in the future.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Washington University-St. Louis Graduate School of Arts & Sciences discussed involved easy conversation with no challenging questions reported.
โœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions โ–ผ

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 5 or more 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 a closed 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?

No responses

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the fantastic resources at the institution, including faculty, facilities, and stipend. They also highlighted the positive atmosphere created by happy students, enthusiastic professors, and the school's financial strength.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly mentioned that they were negatively impressed by a perceived lack of emphasis on practicum opportunities during the interview process, despite the institution having strong offerings in this area. It is suggested that the institution ensure that information about practical opportunities is highlighted more prominently to candidates.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview process to be laid back and not stressful, particularly those applying for the clinical psychology program. They had positive experiences and are seriously considering attending the program.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
๐Ÿ“ On-Site Experience โ–ผ

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 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 less than $100.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

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 is The Cheshire Lodge.

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

Most respondents would recommend their hotel.

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

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