Big Rapids, MI
Optometry Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
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 performed well at the interview.
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
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the candidate's motivation for choosing optometry, reasons for selecting a specific school, academic performance, steps taken to improve scores, familiarity with the profession's scope, future career goals, and personal interests. Additionally, there were specific questions about optometrists prescribing medications, knowledge of residency programs, and preferences regarding school choices. Some responses indicated an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements due to mentions of non-disclosure and confidentiality in the interview process.
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Tell me about yourself
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Why Optometry?
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Why our school?
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Do you know about our residency programs and would you like to do a residency? How do you want to practice after graduation? Do you have any questions for us?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry discussed a variety of topics including reasons for acceptance, comparing work experiences, personal background, and the importance of voter registration. Based on the responses provided, the interview format may have been an MMI with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.
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Why should we accept you?
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nothing really
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Compare your work and/or shadowing experiences among the optometrist offices you've worked at.
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Tell me about yourself and how you got to where you are now.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry discussed a variety of topics, including selecting a school if accepted to all, personal backgrounds, optometry practice scopes, and engaging in discussions initiated by interviewers. While some mentioned challenging personal reflections, the range of inquiries indicates a diverse set of questions posed during interviews at the institution.
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Most of it was YOU asking them questions, and then starting discussions based on those questions.
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how would you choose a school, if you are accepted to all? This was an easy question but what i was saying wasnt matching with what was in my head
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There really wasn't one.
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Tell me about yourself and how you got to where you are now.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a in a group interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
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Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 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.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.
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 less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Grand Rapids Airport (GRR)
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Grand Rapids
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Super 8
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Holiday Inn
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 is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for their interviews by reviewing common interview questions, practicing their answers, seeking advice and feedback from various sources such as online forums, school websites, and personal statements, conducting mock interviews, and researching the specific field or program they were interviewing for. It was also common for applicants to seek information about the scope of their profession or field in a specific location.
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Review common questions to interviews and have an idea of how I would answer.
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Looked at all the interview feedback from MCO and ALL other schools and other posts from SDN. looked up scope of optometry in michigan and just went over my application.
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Looked at and prepared questions from SDN and the Ferris' Pre-Optometry Club website
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Mock interviews with roommates, pre health advisor, reading SDN, school website, personal statement, reading optometric journals, reviewing extracurricular activities and stuff.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the quality of the facilities and technology, the low student to faculty ratio, and the friendly and welcoming atmosphere during their interactions with staff and students. They also appreciated the personalized attention and the relaxed experience during interviews.
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The quality of the new building and technology. Student to faculty ratio. Atmosphere and feedback from the students. Everyone was very nice and it was a relatively relaxed experience for an interview.
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Friendly staff
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The small class size, personalized attention, low student to faculty ratio (2:1). They are building a new school, hoping to be done fall 2010.
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Facilities (thought they would be much older and outdated, but not too shabby), friendliness of staff, student who gave me a tour. They also give you a nice goody bag at the end!
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the outdated facilities and location of the school being in a small city. Suggestions included updating the facilities and potentially considering a more accessible location for the clinic.
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Location! Location! but what can you do about that, it's a small city.
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The current building is an old dorm.
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No snow! Also, the clinic is on the top floors, which makes patient access difficult, but they are planning a new building to open in 2010. They really try to sell the school to you, at the end of the interview and throughout the whole lunch.
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The facilities seem outdated.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known how to better articulate their reasons for choosing a specific location and how to prepare more effectively for potential questions during the application process.
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That I was going to be placed on hold!! And that I should've stated my reasons to go to MCO in a better way(I was just nervous)
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Nothing really, I could have prepared better for the questions.
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Nothing.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally had positive experiences with MCO, highlighting the school's family-like atmosphere, friendly staff, and laid-back interview process. Some mentioned concerns about the location or the interview format, but overall, MCO received high recommendations from the applicants.
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MCO is an amazing school that has a family-type feel to it. Students that come from MCO exceed everyones' expectations. Highly recommended!
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I liked the school overall but just dont like the location, but thats ok. The small class size is good, its a pretty laid back interview.
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Ask them questions about the new school. They love to talk about it. Interviewers are REALLY laid back and love to just find out about you. They barely asked me anything about my grades.
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Overall a good impression of the school and facilities. Friendly staff, students, and nicely organized day.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
It appears there are no suggestions provided by applicants for the admissions office at this time.
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