Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Interview Feedback Summary
Bronx, NY
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
5.9
Needs Review
Lower scores suggest applicants reported greater stress, weaker communication, or less favorable impressions.
Based on 33 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 were neutral about their interview.
Positively (43%)
Negatively (43%)
No change (14%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (14%)
Good (57%)
Poor (29%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally shared positive experiences with the interview process, including both individual and group interviews, with one applicant being pleasantly surprised by their overall impression. Feedback also highlighted concerns with the faculty interview experience and marketing of the program, suggesting a need for improvements in communication and candidate treatment.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I had 1 interview with just me, a faculty member and 2 current students. Then there was a group interview with about 7 or 8 applicants, 2 faculty members and 1 current student. The group interview was more of a Q & A - everyone said where they went to school and what their research interests are. The faculty told us about the program and gave us time to ask questions.
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Overall, impressed me positively - I didn't anticipate liking it as much as I did
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This is for the Clinical PsyD program.
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The student was great, but the faculty interview left me feeling shaky and like i failed (even though i ended up getting in). is ultimately an excellent program, best health psych training save maybe rutgers, in the NYC area and an amazing access to AECOM and public health training, but has AWFUL marketing -- a program for the bold, enterprising, and self starters.
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Learning experience; glad I went through it, but not interested anymore in this school. Treated the candidates poorly during the interview process.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
48 Minutes Average
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Number:
2.7 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
71% One-on-One
29% Group Interview
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File Type:
75% Open-File
25% Closed-File
YU-PSY-COMP interviews are an average of 48 minutes, with an average of 2.7 interviews. 71% of interviews are one-on-one, and 25% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the motivation behind pursuing medicine, internship experiences, and providing an opportunity for applicants to ask questions. Additionally, some respondents mentioned that their interviews primarily consisted of the interviewers asking if they had any questions.
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Why do you want to study this - How did you become interested in it?
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Tell me about your internship experience at _______/ What types of things did you do there?
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All my questions were ''do you have any questions for me?''
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology discussed typical grad school queries about experience and program fit, with no standout unique questions mentioned. This suggests a standard interview format without specific standout inquiries or an MMI setting with possible nondisclosure requirements.
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All of the questions were typical grad school questions (what's your experience? why do you like our program? etc)
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Those were the only questions they asked me.
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None. (this was for the clinical health PHD, btw)
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by extensively researching the faculty they would be meeting with, reviewing their own application and the program details, familiarizing themselves with the latest research in their field of interest, and practicing interview questions. It was common for candidates to study the work of the professors they would be talking to, read program information, and develop a list of questions to ask during the interview.
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Looked up info and articles on the faculty I was interviewing with. Reviewed my application, reviewed the schools program (via the website), wrote up a list of questions.
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Reading about POI's research extensively.
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Read papers by POI and make sure I was well versed in the most recent literature regarding what I wanted to study
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Read over professor's research, the program, clinical experiences at the program.
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Read articles, bios, abstracts of my POI's, read all about program and read bios and interesting abstracts of other faculty, and of course practiced questions (for them, for me) and thought about my own application.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology discussed included inquiries about applying to other programs, repetitive questioning about having questions, and experiencing an interview with no application-related questions, which caused initial concern but resulted in an acceptance.
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Are you applying to other programs?
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None were really difficult!
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Do you have any questions for me? over and over -- i thought i had bombed, because i was asked no questions about my application, and it really wierded me out. i did get in, though.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the academic excellence of the school, the positive interactions with faculty and students, and the friendly and approachable nature of the community during interviews. Many highlighted the engaging and conversational interview process, the strong sense of camaraderie among students, and the various opportunities for professional development and training offered by the program.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Academically the school seems top notch.
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POI was very interesting and interested. The interview was more of a discussion of interests. The students seem really happy and well-bonded as a group.
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The faculty and students were SO NICE. They are seemed very happy.
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Both students and professors were really friendly, approachable. There were 2 interviews: one was one-on-one and one was in a group. The group one was more of an introduce yourself and then question and answers about the program.
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Smart DT and students, partnership w/ AECOM, MPH training if wish, 3 years of externships.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback about the disorganization of the event, lack of communication or engagement with faculty and staff, and the general unimpressive nature of the facilities and location. Suggestions included improving organization, enhancing communication and engagement with prospective students, and upgrading facilities or campus environment to create a more positive impression.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The day was poorly organized and chaotic. The location is bad, but close enough to Manhattan. The facilities are okay - the clinic is pretty small and in the basement (along with most classes).
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General lack of funding for students. Building itself isn't too flashy, but location is a quick commute to Manhattan.
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Location IS in the bronx. Building inside isn't that nice.
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The whole thing seemed pretty unorganized.
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No tour, no meeting with other faculty, nothing. this is a great program, and it advertises itself horribly, and is talked about on the NYC interview in a somewhat negative way as a result. the students themselves seemed very smart and driven and happy (despite the lack of funding), but i made a real effort to search out people to talk to. needs a serious pr makeover.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known not to stress out too much as the interview process was more relaxed than anticipated. They also recommended being proactive in exploring the facilities and campus, as well as considering transportation options like the train to avoid unexpected costs and inconveniences.
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Not to stress out so much!! The professor I interviewed with was so friendly and I never felt as if I were being grilled.
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No chance to meet other faculty, no tour. i was surprised at these omissions (it was my first interview) and would have been more proactive about exploring the facilities and campus. also, express bus is $ and made me carsick, and subject to the vagaries of NYC traffic -- take the train!
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Actual interview was only a few minutes; for those of us flying in from out of state and out of country this is an expensive trip;
🤝 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 moderately responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve response times and efficiency in communicating with applicants.
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Admissions Office definitely needs to find a way to respond to applicants more efficiently.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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LGA
50% interviewees used LGA (LGA), with 50% using HPN (HPN).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by train or subway to the interview.
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29% Airplane
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14% Automobile
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43% Train or Subway
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14% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Howard Johnson (average ranking 5/10). (Top 1 displayed)
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Howard Johnson
5/10
SDN Interview Experience Score
5.9
Needs Review
Lower scores suggest applicants reported greater stress, weaker communication, or less favorable impressions.
Based on 33 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 cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
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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