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Chicago College of Optometry, Midwestern University Interview Feedback Summary

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Downers Grove, IL

Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 20% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

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

Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

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

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include "Tell me about yourself," "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" The responses suggest a focus on personal background and self-assessment during the interview process.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Chicago College of Optometry, Midwestern University discussed focused on attributes they can bring, interesting skills or talents, and how they would stand out in the class.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Chicago College of Optometry, Midwestern University discussed centered around explaining bad grades, reasons for choosing the college, and evaluating the accuracy of their academic transcripts.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they had average performance at the interview.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.

What type of interview was it?

Most respondents had a closed file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the school beforehand, practicing with themselves on interview questions, and doing practice questions to feel more confident and ready.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the school's exclusive focus on graduate programs and the welcoming atmosphere created by friendly professors and staff. They also appreciated the well-organized interviews, virtual tours, and use of technology throughout the admissions process.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were consistently concerned and negatively impressed by the high tuition and board rates. Many suggested exploring ways to make the costs more affordable for students.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants did not provide specific feedback or suggestions on what they wished they had known ahead of time.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.

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

Most respondents spent between $201 and $300.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Embassy Suites by Hilton

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

Most respondents would recommend their hotel.

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle ▿ Impression Performance Interview Location
2023-24 Positively 🙂 Average In Person
2021-22 Positively 🙂 Good In Person
2020-21 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
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