| Interview Prep |
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Interviews
- Prepare for each interview by first doing research about the program you’re interested in.
- What sort of qualities/values/experience are they looking for and how can you best showcase yourself to fit them?
- What sort of qualities/values/experience are they looking for and how can you best showcase yourself to fit them?
- Determine who will be conducting your interview and the interview location.
- Sometimes a faculty panel will interview a potential candidate, while other times it will be an alumnus or admissions counselor. A well placed call or e-mail to admissions can answer this for you.
- Sometimes a faculty panel will interview a potential candidate, while other times it will be an alumnus or admissions counselor. A well placed call or e-mail to admissions can answer this for you.
- Prepare for the “Tell me about yourself” question.
- Identify your strengths, weaknesses, and your main drive to go into the field. Think about activities you have done that have reinforced your desire to go into psychology.
- Thank the interviewer for their time and consideration
- It is always best to send an e-mail thanking your interviewer as well
- It is always best to send an e-mail thanking your interviewer as well
- Follow up a week or two after the interview
