I feel like I blew a grad school interview. I am applying for school counseling as a masters degree and I was asked what I don't like about dealing with people and I said really bad behavior. She just looked at me and then said that is the majority of school counseling. Then I was asked to elaborate on that and I said I meant like really bad behavior, like criminal behavior which I am pretty sure a school counselor at the high school or college level can't do. I feel like the fact that I was so nervous and I'm a very awkward person and that I said that blew my chances of getting accepted. Do you think I may have blown my chances? I feel like I have but not sure.

[Perna]

I don't know, sounds to me like you recognized your limits and stated them and supported them well ("which I am pretty sure a school counselor at the high school or college level can't do"). I think everyone has the potential to be nervous and awkward in an interview that is so important to them!

[tradika]

Criminal behavior is often found in adolescents too.

Originally Posted by ryanLR15

I feel like I blew a grad school interview. I am applying for school counseling as a masters degree and I was asked what I don't like about dealing with people and I said really bad behavior. She just looked at me and then said that is the majority of school counseling. Then I was asked to elaborate on that and I said I meant like really bad behavior, like criminal behavior which I am pretty sure a school counselor at the high school or college level can't do. I feel like the fact that I was so nervous and I'm a very awkward person and that I said that blew my chances of getting accepted. Do you think I may have blown my chances? I feel like I have but not sure.

at least you were honest

all you can do is wait to see what happens

good luck

Originally Posted by ryanLR15

I feel like I blew a grad school interview. I am applying for school counseling as a masters degree and I was asked what I don't like about dealing with people and I said really bad behavior. She just looked at me and then said that is the majority of school counseling. Then I was asked to elaborate on that and I said I meant like really bad behavior, like criminal behavior which I am pretty sure a school counselor at the high school or college level can't do. I feel like the fact that I was so nervous and I'm a very awkward person and that I said that blew my chances of getting accepted. Do you think I may have blown my chances? I feel like I have but not sure.

She might take into account that you were nervous and look passed it.We hope it works out for the best.
Good luck

[kim_johnson]

I think the concern may have been that you were judgemental. Quick to judge some behaviour as 'bad' instead of... Thinking about it from the persons perspective... What might be motivating their behaviour... What function / need it might be serving from their point of view... Basically... Some kind of empathy for it.

Because without empathy for something of what is going on... How would you be able to help them find a healthier way to meet that need? Unless the program is very strongly behaviourist...

It might not be the program for you... I hope something works out for you / you find your fit.

[ChipperMonkey]

I'm concerned that you're going into a job where you may not be able to handle all aspects of what is expected of you. No, a high school counselor doesn't deal with a LOT of criminal activity, but at some point, if you make this your career, it will indeed come up, even if you work at the poshest of the posh schools. Criminal behavior is something as small as stealing (yep, saw that in high school) or bulling (yep, saw that in high school, can also be considered harassment) or physically hurting another person (yep, fights are par for the course in a high school setting).

Are you really sure that counseling is the right thing for you? In a school setting? Maybe you should be a private counselor who deals with something non-criminal like....clients who can't deal with going to work on Monday because its too stressful. (Sorry, I couldn't really think of any other therapeutic setting that wouldn't have the possibility of criminal behavior popping up.)

[Birds of a Feather]

I recently interviewed for masters programs for Marriage and Family Therapy and on many occasions felt similar to how you are feeling. I interviewed with 4 of the 6 schools I applied to, and while the first one (group) went pretty well, during the second and third interviews (individual) I had issues with panicking and not knowing what to say... so things that probably weren't the best responses came out. My last interview turned out to be okay, and while I did start to panic just a little, it was not as bad as the others and I was able to avoid saying things I didn't really mean/want to say. I ended up being accepted to the last school I interviewed. They definitely know people are nervous in their interviews, so I think they take that into consideration. Did you apply to other schools? Have you heard back from this one yet? I would not give up just yet; you never know what can happen. Good luck!

Originally Posted by Birds of a Feather

I recently interviewed for masters programs for Marriage and Family Therapy and on many occasions felt similar to how you are feeling. I interviewed with 4 of the 6 schools I applied to, and while the first one (group) went pretty well, during the second and third interviews (individual) I had issues with panicking and not knowing what to say... so things that probably weren't the best responses came out. My last interview turned out to be okay, and while I did start to panic just a little, it was not as bad as the others and I was able to avoid saying things I didn't really mean/want to say. I ended up being accepted to the last school I interviewed. They definitely know people are nervous in their interviews, so I think they take that into consideration. Did you apply to other schools? Have you heard back from this one yet? I would not give up just yet; you never know what can happen. Good luck!

Thank you for sharing and the school I had my interview day at rejected me. I am hwaiting to hear back from one more. Althoigh an interview was not required, I did not make their admissions requirements so I will probably get rejected there too.

[Birds of a Feather]

I am so sorry to hear that! I know what a horrible emotional rollercoaster applying to grad school is, and how disappointing it is to not get in. I was rejected to 5 of the 6 schools I applied to before I heard from my 6th school, so my emotions and cognitions were all over the place!

Do you have a backup plan if you don't get in? Will you apply again next year? If so, one of my professors gave me some great advice I would be happy to share.

Originally Posted by Birds of a Feather

I am so sorry to hear that! I know what a horrible emotional rollercoaster applying to grad school is, and how disappointing it is to not get in. I was rejected to 5 of the 6 schools I applied to before I heard from my 6th school, so my emotions and cognitions were all over the place!

Do you have a backup plan if you don't get in? Will you apply again next year? If so, one of my professors gave me some great advice I would be happy to share.

Thank you and yes it can be very emotional. . If I get rejected by my next school then I will work and then reapply again for the spring or summer semester. The sooner the better. Also I will apply to way more schools than just two since I thought you were only allowed to apply to one or two for grad school but apparently people apply to like five or six which in that case, I will do. The more I apply to, the higher my chances. And sure, share me the story.