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

St. Louis, MO

Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions β–Ό

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

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.

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
πŸ’¬ Interview Questions β–Ό

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

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

What was the most interesting question?

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

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 without challenging inquiries.
🀝 Interview Format and Logistics β–Ό

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 5 or more people.

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.
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Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
πŸ“ On-Site Experience β–Ό

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.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

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?

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 is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your comments on where you stayed?

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βœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions β–Ό

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.

How did you prepare for the interview?

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the fantastic resources, including student satisfaction, faculty engagement, research opportunities, and financial support. The immersive interview process allowed for a comprehensive understanding of the school's environment and offerings.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of emphasis on practicum opportunities during the interview process, despite the strong research focus of the program. It was suggested that providing clearer information on practicum opportunities earlier in the application process could alleviate these concerns and better showcase the program's strengths.

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 relaxed and stress-free, particularly those applying for the clinical psychology program. Many expressed positive experiences and a strong interest in attending the program.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses