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George Washington University Columbian College of Arts & Sciences Interview Feedback Summary

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Washington, DC

Psychology Schools | Private Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
6.1
Mixed

Mixed experience; organization and communication appear average with varied impressions and occasional stress.

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 as average compared to other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents were neutral about their interview.
Positively (40%)
Negatively (20%)
No change (40%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they had average performance at the interview.
Good (60%)
Average (20%)
Bad (20%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally expressed mixed experiences with interviewers, noting positive interactions with some and more negative encounters with others. Additionally, they appreciated the welcoming and friendly environment of the program, despite logistical challenges such as bad weather affecting faculty availability.
  • The program has a lot of growing to do, which may be exciting for some.
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  • The grad students and faculty were all very nice and welcoming. The students seemed happy, but busy.
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  • My first interview was a very positive experience. The person was very friendly, talkative, and sociable. I never felt like I was put on the spot or being judged/analyzed. My second interview was a more negative experience. The interviewer's eyes were half-closed the majority of the interview. He was more cold and only asked me three or four questions, leaving the other twenty minutes for me to ask questions, which felt like too much time to fill. I didn't feel like I was being psychoanalyzed, but I also didn't feel like he cared about me at all.
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  • Great, bad weather so some faculty were late/couldn't make it at all (had to do phone interviews on site) but that all can't really be helped...it was really laid back and relaxed, even despite the hectic-ness!
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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:
46 Minutes Average
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Number:
2.4 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
67% Open-File
33% Closed-File

GW-PSY-COMP interviews are an average of 46 minutes, with an average of 2.4 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, and 33% 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 applicant's motivations for choosing the specific school, their theoretical orientation, and their reasons for pursuing studies there. Responses also indicated that some interviews were conducted in a conversational format where interests were shared and discussed with professors.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at George Washington University Columbian College of Arts & Sciences discussed various topics, including significant clinical experiences.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by thoroughly researching the organization or program, reviewing their own application materials, practicing mock interviews, and familiarizing themselves with the research or publications of key individuals. These steps helped them feel more prepared, knowledgeable, and confident during the interview process.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at George Washington University Columbian College of Arts & Sciences discussed family history's impact on career choice, personal struggles, and reflections on challenges faced. The interview format may have been an MMI, with potential nondisclosure agreements in place based on the responses mentioning personal questions.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the enthusiastic students and the balance between research and clinical aspects of the program. They also appreciated the welcoming and friendly community at George Washington University and in Washington, DC.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the department's facilities, including being housed in the basement and the lack of basic amenities like coffee. They also noted concerns about the strict psychodynamic training model and some interview logistics issues, such as speaking with professors over the phone and interviewers appearing disengaged. Suggestions for improvement may include enhancing facilities, providing better training model explanations, and ensuring all interviewers are present and attentive during interviews.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known about the significant increase in workload from first to second year and the requirement of completing an interview over the phone.
🤝 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?

Applicants commonly suggested enhancing the quality of interviews conducted by the admissions office to make them more engaging and meaningful for prospective students.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

Airports Used

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IAD

33% interviewees used IAD (IAD), with 33% using Dulles (do not use!!) (Dulles (do not use!!)) and 33% using BAL (BAL).

What was your primary mode of transportation?

Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.

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75% Airplane
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0% Automobile
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25% Train or Subway
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0% Other

Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees

Most interviewees stayed at the Embassy Suites Dulles Airport (average ranking 9/10). (Top 1 displayed)

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Embassy Suites Dulles Airport
9/10

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 Hotel or at a hotel.

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Faculty member (50%)
Student (50%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (67%)
Neutral (33%)

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