jlortiz

Hello, It has been hard finding anyone posting about any of the school counseling programs on here but after reading this comment about CSULA's interview being somewhat short I had to reply and agree! I had an interview with CSULA for the school based family counseling and felt it was very impersonal. I felt as though they did not want to get to know me, but instead was testing my knowledge. It has been over two weeks and I still have not received a yes or a no which is making me more anxious to say the least.

Thank you! This definitely helps and gives me a good look on what to expect. I think I am over thinking it a lot, but when I am super nervous I've had problems with stumbling my words during my interviews. Some of the schools I have applied to also do group interviews which definitely makes things nervewracking for me.

I'm preparing myself a potential interview for 4 different schools that I have applied for. I'm really starting to freak out because interviewing has never been my strong point. I'm actually having a difficult time with the most common question; "Tell me about yourself". It is so open-ended that I am afraid I will start it off horribly and lose sight of where I am going. I've read a lot of tips on how you should gear your answer to what lead you to want to apply to XX School and its program. I've also read its important not to get too personal as well. In reaching out to other former students who have experienced this one has told me they believe in making it somewhat personal like your family background, and where you are front since it gives a clearer picture of who I am and why I want to be a part of the school counseling program. Any tips on how I can answer this question would be helpful. How did you prepare for your interview? Did you practice key talking points so you wouldn't go off on a tangent? If it helps I applied to CSULB, CSUDH, CSULA and APU for their school counseling programs.

Hello everyone! I am currently applying to grad school for my Masters in School Counseling. Was hoping if anyone can give me some tips on what to expect when it comes to interviews. I am applying for CSULB, CSUDH, CSULA, and APU. Put in the order of my top school if anyone has any tips especially from CSULB I'd really appreciate it. I've watched tons of videos on different questions to be prepared for. One thing that is making me pretty nervous is that all the cal states in which I am applying for does their interviews in groups. Have any of you had any experience with the group interview process? Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks, Jessica

Hi there... Just checking in to see how this went for you? Did you ever get into the program? I am applying for Fall 2019 and do not see many posts on this topic either. Mostly all for the MSW program.