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Binghamton University Harpur College of Arts and Sciences (Psychology) Interview Feedback Summary

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Binghamton, NY

Psychology Schools | Public For-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
5.4
Needs Review

Lower scores suggest applicants reported greater stress, weaker communication, or less favorable impressions.

Based on 26 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 (40%)
Negatively (60%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (20%)
Good (40%)
Average (40%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the psychology and research programs strong but expressed concerns about the location. They appreciated the supportive and friendly student community, despite encountering some challenging interview questions.
💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:
57 Minutes Average
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Number:
3.6 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
50% Open-File
50% Closed-File

SUNY-BU-COMP interviews are an average of 57 minutes, with an average of 3.6 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 50% are closed-file.

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include: "Describe a project you would do if you had unlimited funds," "If I gave you unlimited resources, what study would you run," and "How would you fit with the work in our lab?" These questions focus on research interests, resource utilization, and compatibility with the institution's work environment.

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the website, reading papers by the person of interest, reviewing the interviewer's research, researching the school, looking over potential interview questions, and revisiting their application materials. This proactive approach helped them familiarize themselves with the program and potential topics for discussion during the interview.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Binghamton University Harpur College of Arts and Sciences (Psychology) discussed involved designing a study with unlimited resources, followed by detailed inquiries.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the friendly and enthusiastic graduate students, as well as the engaging research opportunities and resources available within the program. They also found the professors' research work to be particularly interesting and valuable.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the location of the institution and interactions with interviewers and current students, particularly concerning feedback about professors. Suggestions included improving the campus location and ensuring positive interactions with faculty and students during the interview process.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants expressed a desire for more information regarding the challenges and feasibility of living in the location they were applying to. They wished they had known more about the practicalities and realities of residing in that specific area before committing to the opportunity.
🤝 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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BGM

100% interviewees used BGM (BGM) .

What was your primary mode of transportation?

Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.

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80% Airplane
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20% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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0% Other

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
Other (25%)
Student (75%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were neutral about the school.
Discouraging (33%)
Enthusiastic (33%)
Neutral (33%)

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