How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

How long was the interview?

55 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Tell us about a time you had to be creative to solve a problem." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Tell us about an unexpected change and how you dealt with it." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"Tell us about a time you wanted to keep a commitment but couldn't. What happened? What is your relationship with that person now?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Tell us about yourself. (The only question I had total control over; also my only opportunity to talk about my most important experiences/interests, etc.)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Tell us about a concept you struggled with." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read interview feedback on SDN. Read behavior questions from other sites. Read ISU's webiste about qualities they are looking for in students. Prepared questions to ask interviewers at end of interview. (READ SDN!! 99% of the questions they asked me came from this pool of previous questions!)" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Faculty and staff were friendly! They made you feel like they actually wanted you there and put considerable effort into making you feeel comfortable and at ease. The interview date was scheduled (there were several options for activities arranged so that you could participate no matter when your interview was. I interviewed at another school and you basically showed up, interviewed, and left. No scheduled interactions with current students, faculty, or Q and A session)." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing! My experience as ISU has become the "standard" that I compare other schools to." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The interview is really relaxed. I tend to stress-out about public speaking and was totally at ease. Glad I found the interview feedback--I might not have done as well if I hadn't been familiar with the questions." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"ISU was not my first choice school until I visited. If you're not sure, give it a chance!" Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you use?

Chicago-Midway (but my p

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Microtel Inn and Suites

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

01/09/2010

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

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

4 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

6 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"None! I wish all schools were as helpful and friendly as ISU." Report Response