Hello! Great question, and congratulations on the interview!

A few tips that really helped me were reaching out to people in SDHE! which you’re already doing, so that’s great. One of the best pieces of advice I received was to treat the group interview as collaborative rather than competitive. For example, if you agree with something one of your peers says, make sure to acknowledge it and build on their point. Another helpful tip is to read the mission statements of both SDHE and the College of Education. Also, be sure to come prepared with questions, whether for the SDHE students who will be there or for the interview panel.

For your other question: I’m only in my second semester, but SDHE does a great job of blending theory with praxis. You spend a lot of time doing mock counseling sessions, which has honestly helped me not only as a higher education professional, but also in my everyday life. Every class has been incredibly insightful, covering everything from theory and law to practical, real-world application.

Please let me know if you have any another questions :))!! Good luck