Duke University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
Durham, NC
Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Good program with good reputation. Will train you to be a researcher, not so sure about quality of clinical training. Did not offer a tour of facilities/campus. Impression/vibe is: they are Duke, they know they are Duke, so you cater to and impress them, not vice-versa.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Describe your background in research
How did you prepare for the interview?
read POI's articles, read website program description
What impressed you positively?
Access to medical patients, the campus, med school is right next to psych building, research productivity & reputation of the faculty, program secretary is very nice and helpful
What impressed you negatively?
The clinical training. To a question about which theoretical therapeutic orientations are taught, one grad student literally said "they tell you to go in with patients and do what you want / what you feel like."
Also, only given 10 days advanced notice of interview day.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
Raleigh-Durham
Where did you stay?
Hotel
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