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  • Southern College of Optometry
  • Optometry School
  • Memphis, TN
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Why optometry?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"What are some issues that the profession is currently facing/will face?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"In what optometric setting do you hope to practice?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"All were interesting! Great interview questions." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"During your undergraduate study, what class did you come out of thinking differently about the subject matter or the way you study?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN forums/interview feedback. Discussed my career goals with others." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Friendliness of staff and students - before I even set foot on the campus. The number of supportive resources for the students." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing that was blatant. Memphis will grow on me." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing I can think of. The admissions staff efficiently informed me of what was to be expected on interview day." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Very conversational style interview. However, how you answer the questions steer the interview/conversation. Relax!" Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

What airport did you use?

No Response

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Express (2 blocks from SCO!)

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

9/26/2011

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

9 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"Keep up the great work!" Report Response

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