CSU San Marcos Interview

[wldnjwid]

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone who has been to an interview day for Speech-Language Pathology program at CSUSM could share a little about what to expect. Unlike other school, their interview process is 4 hours long and the faculty just told me that I have to stay for all 4 hours. They didn't tell me what to expect or what to prepare for. Did anyone else get an invitation to CSUSM knows anything about their interview process?

Any insights are welcomed! Thank you!

[kayyyyy_]

Hi! I received an invite as well. 

Unfortunately they have changed their interviews so much over the years I don't know what to expect. It seems like every year something is different. I know there is a writing portion and most likely a group and individual interview. 

[wldnjwid]

3 minutes ago, kayyyyy_ said:

Hi! I received an invite as well. 

Unfortunately they have changed their interviews so much over the years I don't know what to expect. It seems like every year something is different. I know there is a writing portion and most likely a group and individual interview. 

Thank you for the insights! Is the group interview like PBL format?

[kayyyyy_]

30 minutes ago, wldnjwid said:

Thank you for the insights! Is the group interview like PBL format?

I have no idea :[ I'm super nervous..

[ssllpp]

I'll be going to the interview too! I remember reading somewhere that there was a group project and a writing assignment. In the email it says we might receive additional instructions. I'm hoping we do. Super nervous too!

[wldnjwid]

I called CSUSM today and the lady said she can't tell us what to expect. She just mentioned that there are different parts to the interview.

[kayyyyy_]

7 hours ago, wldnjwid said:

I called CSUSM today and the lady said she can't tell us what to expect. She just mentioned that there are different parts to the interview.

Guess it sounds like we are going in blind... 

[imunster]

There was a girl at my school who interviewed and was accepted there from the previous cycle. She mentioned a writing prompt, and group + individual interviews from what I remember.

[kayyyyy_]

32 minutes ago, imunster said:

There was a girl at my school who interviewed and was accepted there from the previous cycle. She mentioned a writing prompt, and group + individual interviews from what I remember.

Thanks for the heads up!

[imunster]

30 minutes ago, kayyyyy_ said:

Thanks for the heads up!

Also I remember her mentioning that one of the things they asked her regarded counseling. How you would break it to, speak to, and address parents on their child's communicative disorder. Not sure if this was her writing prompt or if she was asked that as an interview question. I guess just be prepared for behavioral questions!

[wldnjwid]

10 hours ago, imunster said:

Also I remember her mentioning that one of the things they asked her regarded counseling. How you would break it to, speak to, and address parents on their child's communicative disorder. Not sure if this was her writing prompt or if she was asked that as an interview question. I guess just be prepared for behavioral questions!

Thank you so much!

[ssllpp]

It looks like there are two different rounds of interviews-- some people have one that starts at 8 am and some people at 1 pm.

[kayyyyy_]

8 hours ago, ssllpp said:

It looks like there are two different rounds of interviews-- some people have one that starts at 8 am and some people at 1 pm.

Oh really? How do you know? I have the 8 am one and I thought that was the only one.. 

[ssllpp]

Mine is from 1-5. My friend and I were planning on carpooling until she asked me "Should we leave at 7?" and I got super confused. Although strangely enough, the subject of my email says "Morning Interview Session Details," I'm guessing by mistake.

[kayyyyy_]

21 minutes ago, ssllpp said:

Mine is from 1-5. My friend and I were planning on carpooling until she asked me "Should we leave at 7?" and I got super confused. Although strangely enough, the subject of my email says "Morning Interview Session Details," I'm guessing by mistake.

Interesting. Yeah all my friends are from 8-12

[wldnjwid]

22 minutes ago, kayyyyy_ said:

Interesting. Yeah all my friends are from 8-12

mine is from 1-5 as well

[wldnjwid]

22 hours ago, imunster said:

Also I remember her mentioning that one of the things they asked her regarded counseling. How you would break it to, speak to, and address parents on their child's communicative disorder. Not sure if this was her writing prompt or if she was asked that as an interview question. I guess just be prepared for behavioral questions!

I heard from someone that they were tested on anatomy and phonetics 3 years ago? Do you know anything about this?

[slp2beeplz]

My interview is from 1-5pm. Really excited, but nervous. I've also heard it isn't a typical personal interview, but instead knowledge based.

[imunster]

1 hour ago, wldnjwid said:

I heard from someone that they were tested on anatomy and phonetics 3 years ago? Do you know anything about this?

Unfortunately every thing I know I've shared in this thread. The applicant I know was from the last cycle (Fall 2016).

[wldnjwid]

1 hour ago, imunster said:

Unfortunately every thing I know I've shared in this thread. The applicant I know was from the last cycle (Fall 2016).

Ok. Thank you so much!!

[panda1991]

3 hours ago, wldnjwid said:

I heard from someone that they were tested on anatomy and phonetics 3 years ago? Do you know anything about this?

I did not apply to CSUSM, but a friend of mine applied two years ago and she said she was tested on anatomy, language development, and basic definitions during her phone interview. 

[wldnjwid]

5 minutes ago, panda1991 said:

I did not apply to CSUSM, but a friend of mine applied two years ago and she said she was tested on anatomy, language development, and basic definitions during her phone interview. 

Thats so scary!! Thanks for sharing that with us! 

[kayyyyy_]

3 hours ago, wldnjwid said:

I heard from someone that they were tested on anatomy and phonetics 3 years ago? Do you know anything about this?

They've changed it drastically year to year so I can't even say what to expect, ya know? Last year is literally black and white from the year prior. 

[imunster]

I would hate to be in your guy's shoes right now. This interview sounds so scary.. BUT BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE. I'll be here in my corner worrying about a much less intimidating interview coming up this Friday  

[wldnjwid]

56 minutes ago, imunster said:

I would hate to be in your guy's shoes right now. This interview sounds so scary.. BUT BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE. I'll be here in my corner worrying about a much less intimidating interview coming up this Friday  

Thank you! Good luck to you too!