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

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St. Louis, MO

Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

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:

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 above all other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

Positively (75%)

Negatively (25%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

Great (25%)

Good (50%)

Poor (25%)

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.

Pretty laid back - not at all stressful.

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This interview was for the clinical psychology program. I had a great experience and I am seriously considering attending this program.

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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:

38 Minutes Average

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Number:

5.8 Interviews Average

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Interview Type (Interaction):

100% One-on-One

0% Group Interview

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File Type:

33% Open-File

67% Closed-File

WUSTL-PSY-COMP interviews are an average of 38 minutes, with an average of 5.8 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 67% are closed-file.

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 are your research interests....ie very general questions.

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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.

Do you see yourself being a PI in the future?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

No responses

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.

No difficult questions. Just easy conversation

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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.

Their resources are fantastic.

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Everything - the students, the faculty, the facilities, the stipend, how happy the students were. I'm glad the interview was as many days as it was, because it really gave me a chance to get a feel for the school.

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Students seemed very happy. Profs were enthusiastic and engaged in interesting research. School is rolling in the dough.

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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.

They are very focused on research, and their interview didn't focus much on practicum opportunities. However, further research showed that they do have strong practicum opportunities as well.

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Nothing.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above 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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STL

100% interviewees used STL (STL).

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

Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees

Most interviewees stayed at the The Cheshire Lodge (average ranking 7/10). (Top 1 displayed)

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The Cheshire Lodge

7/10

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 (67%)

Neutral (33%)

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

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Length, number, and type of interviews

Airports Used

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Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees

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