How much do group interviews matter in relation to individual interviews?

[annel]

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Hey all,
So I had an interview at a PsyD program a week and a half ago. Eachh applicant spoke for around two or three minutes during the group interview, and I don't think it went super well. I think the individual interview went a lot better.

So I'm wondering. How much do group interviews matter? I wonder if they are viewed with the same weight of the individual interview. I would think not simply because of the short amount of time each person has to talk.

What do you think they are judging during a group interview? Does content matter, or is it all about your ability to play nice with others?

 

[savethedrama]

I just went to a group interview. I spoke to a few graduate students, who said that the group interview doesn't carry much weight for that program. Basically, it can only count against you, if you were rude or if you interrupted people.

I think most group interviews are used to make sure that you can socialize with people and to see how you interact with others.

 

[nycegurl]

So is it that they already have some sort of rank of where you stand based on your credentials before the interview and the interview can basically higher or lower you?

 

[sioren]

I suppose it may have been one of the major factors why I wasn't accepted. Little did I know, I was being observed in basically all my interactions with the applicants throughout the day which also received comment during my feedback session.

 

[ILGirl]

I suppose it may have been one of the major factors why I wasn't accepted. Little did I know, I was being observed in basically all my interactions with the applicants throughout the day which also received comment during my feedback session.

We all need to think about this when we interview. From the moment we set foot on the campus to the time we leave it, we are being observed. Even if we're told that something isn't a part of the interview, we should still assume that it is informally part of the process.