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George Washington University Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

Washington, DC

Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

2 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What is your theoretical orientation?
Why do you think you are ready for a doctoral program in psychology?
Why this school?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about a significant clinical experience you've had.

What was the most difficult question?

Did your family history/childhood impact your decision to become a psychologist?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

BAL

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read website, mock interview.

What impressed you positively?

The students' enthusiasm about the program.

What impressed you negatively?

The strict psychodynamic training model.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Students said your workload increases ten-fold from 1st year to 2nd year.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses