Seattle U - APNI 2012

Calinca · Feb 12, 2012

Is it an open file interview? Do they have access to your application records during the interview, such as grades, recommendation letters, essay?

Calinca · Feb 12, 2012

I am going to paste a list of questions that are usually asked at graduate school interviews. Does anyone remember which questions were asked?

Personal Characteristics / Skills / Strengths:

Tell me about yourself
What is your strongest personal asset?
What are your strengths and weaknesses as a student?
Name 3 strengths that you have and why you consider these strengths.
What would one of your friends/teachers/supervisors say about you?
What would a supervisor or professor tell me are your strengths?

Academic Experiences/Performance:

Why did you major in _________?
Why did you choose to attend ___________ College/University?
When did you choose to enter this occupational field and why?
How did you make the decision to apply to our program? What other programs did you consider?
How has your undergraduate background prepared you for our program?
What courses have you enjoyed the most?
What courses have been most difficult for you?
What satisfaction have you gained from your studies?
Tell me about the research project you completed with Professor _________?
Do you feel your academic record accurately reflects your abilities and potential?
Do you feel you have worked to your full potential?
How would you rate yourself in the following areas?
1. Reading and Comprehension
2. Analytical Skills
3. Communication – oral and written, listening
What didn’t you like about your college/university?
Tell me about a professor or supervisor that you didn’t like and why.
Why would you be an asset to our department? How would you be able to contribute to our program?
What skills and experiences do you feel have prepared you for admission to this program?
Why should we consider you for our program instead of several other equally qualified candidates?
How many programs have you applied to besides our institution/program?
What will you do if you are not accepted into our program?

Extracurricular Activities:

What extracurricular activity has been most satisfying to you?
What is the most significant contribution you have made to your school?
What activities do you enjoy most outside of the classroom?
Do you have any hobbies or outside interests?
Tell me about any volunteer experiences in which you have participated.

Weaknesses:

What challenges do you think you might face in the graduate program?
What would you say is an area in which you need improvement?
What would you change about yourself and why?
What skills or abilities do you hope to strengthen through our program?

Goals:

What has motivated you to pursue this academic field?
What are your short-term and long-term goals?
Why do you want a graduate degree in ___________?
How do you see this program fitting into your career goals?
Tell me about a goal you have set for yourself and how you have achieved it or intend to achieve it.

Leadership/Teamwork/Problem Solving Skills, etc.:

Tell me about a major accomplishment and how you achieved it.
Tell me about a situation in which you showed initiative.
Tell me about a group in which you were involved. How did you contribute to make this group achieve a goal?
Tell me about a time you assumed a leadership role.
Tell me about a recent significant problem you faced and how you handled it.
Tell me how you handle stress.
Tell me about a time you had a number of assignments due. How did you make sure you completed all of them on time and did a good job?
Tell me about a time when you were confronted by a fellow student, co-worker or a customer. How did you handle it to resolve the conflict?
Tell me about a time you were faced with a difficult situation and how you handled it.
Tell me about a mistake you made and how you handled it.
Define teamwork (or success… quality… fairness)
What was the last book you read or movie you saw?
How will you make the world a better place?
If you could have dinner with someone (living or dead), who would that person be?

Field Specific Questions & Current Events:

You will undoubtedly encounter questions that related specifically to your chosen field of study. Be certain that you are aware of current trends, issues and controversy in your field so that you will be able to answer questions intelligibly. Below are a few examples:

What do you believe to be the major trends in your intended career field at this time?
What do you think about _____________ (current event)?
What problem in the world troubles you most? What would you do about it?
What is the most important development in this field over the past 25 years, and why?

luluj · Feb 13, 2012

Hi everyone! Didn't expect to sign on here and see people received invites this weekend! Fantastic news for all who did. I too am FNP track, so I feel relieved that so far nobody has mentioned any interviews for FNP. However since heavily researching plan B options I am feeling a bit more at ease. I know that last year and the year before people posted the questions they got, but I would expect them to be pretty standard...it does help to think things through, in particular stories for the really standard questions such as "tell me about a time where you had to work with someone difficult, and how you handled that situation." You should have lots of little ideas and answers prepared, but do not be overly prepared or sound reheorificed. They will also likely ask some questions about your current job, maybe ask if you have ever actually shadowed an NP, etc.

NursePracHereIcome · Feb 13, 2012

Thanks for the tips, ladies (:

scout11 · Feb 13, 2012

I received an invitation to interview as well..... AGNP! Congrats to everyone and my fingers are crossed for all of the FNP hopefuls.

candyjunky28 · Feb 13, 2012

To those of you that recieved interviews by email what does your application status say? Did you guys get an email that was sent on the 18 of Jan saying Good afternoon! Thank you for your interest in graduate study at Seattle University and for your application for our Nursing program. Nursing faculty are currently reading applications and will be deciding in early February who will be invited to interview. Applicants invited to interview will initially be notified by e-mail and then by phone as needed. For your planning, please note interviews are scheduled to take place between February 20-March 2. Admission decisions will be sent out the second week of March.

Best wishes in the weeks and months ahead!

Was this sent out to everyone?

Thanks

Calinca · Feb 13, 2012

Yes, I received this email a few weeks ago and yesterday I received a second email with my invitation for the interview. BUT my status has not changed at all. What's your track? None of the FNP here have received this invitation yet. I am midwifery.

candyjunky28 · Feb 13, 2012

Thank you for replying back I appreciate it. My track is the psychiatric track. I have a BA in psychology and I am currently in a Masters program for Counseling Psychology. This is my second time applying to SU. My status has not changed as well and I was curios about the status because last year I remember that the prompt told me my decision has been mailed and I remeber thinking that was a denial which I ended up getting in the mail. From looking at last year posts this seems to be the case. People who were invited there status never changed but people who got a letter in the mail were denied. Letters in the mail are never a good thing emails are great! Im hoping that this time around I get in.

myelin · Feb 13, 2012

I received an invitation to interview for the psych track over the weekend. I haven't received my second invitation that will specify the date of the interview.

Overtone · Feb 13, 2012

did all your invitations come at 3:30 pacific time?

deeva · Feb 13, 2012

Candyjunky, I did receive the same email back in Jan, however my online status has remained the same as it's been the last couple months. And like everyone else, my email with the invitation to interview came this last Sat at 4:11 for me. I'm also in the psychiatric track! I'm so glad I stumbled upon this site :)

LeahCheers · Feb 13, 2012

I am really curious to know if the FNP invites went out with the other tracks or not. I find it odd that there are representatives from all 3 other tracks who have interviews on this thread but no FNPs! Still hanging on to some hope but it's dwindling....