University of the Incarnate Word The Rosenberg School of Optometry
San Antonio, TX
Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ 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 challenges overcome, important skills for the profession, reasons for choosing the field, qualities of a good healthcare professional, and personal accomplishments. These questions reveal a focus on assessing candidates' resilience, motivation, professionalism, interpersonal skills, and alignment with the field of study, with some interviews potentially following an MMI format and subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
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Tell me about yourself
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What is a challenge you overcame, and what did you learn from it?
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Why UIWRSO
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3 most important skills/qualities to be a good optometrist
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Proudest accomplisment
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of the Incarnate Word The Rosenberg School of Optometry discussed various topics such as personal achievements, influential individuals, qualities of healthcare providers, characteristics of a good doctor, obstacles in optometry school, self-perception, motivation for healthcare, professionalism, and high school preparedness. These questions indicate a comprehensive assessment of applicants' personal qualities, values, and readiness for a career in healthcare, reflecting a holistic approach to the interview process.
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What is something you are most proud of? Academically or personally
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Who is the the person has influenced you the most in your life?
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What are 3 traits for a healthcare provider to be successful?
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What makes a good doctor ?
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What are three qualities a health professional should have?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of the Incarnate Word The Rosenberg School of Optometry discussed included questions about qualities of a good healthcare professional, proudest achievement, returning to school after a break, and personal descriptions. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format, potential nondisclosure agreements, and specific questions related to optometry career models and professionalism.
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Name the top 3 things that make a good healthcare professional
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What other questions do you think I should ask you?
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What was your proudest achievement?
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Anything to add?
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How will you get back into the flow of school after being out for a while? (Non traditional student)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
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.
📍 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 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
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San Antonio international airport
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San Antonio INT'l
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San Antonio
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SBN to MSP to SAT
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SAT
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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hill country inn
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La Quinta
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Hyatt place
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Hyatt
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Holiday inn express
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 good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ 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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by practicing with SDN questions, doing mock interviews, reviewing the program's website, and preparing answers for common interview questions. Many also sought insights from accepted students and admissions representatives to better understand the interview process and what to expect.
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SDN
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Lots of practice and SDN questions
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SDN interview questions
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Did mock interviews with admissions reps, attended interview webinar, practiced answers.
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SDN, website, looked over application
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and welcoming staff, the relaxed and well-organized interview process, the modern facilities and technology available at the school, and the high performance of students on board exams. Many also appreciated the informative presentations about the school's mission and curriculum, as well as the responsiveness of the admission staff.
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How kind the interviewer was
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How relaxed the interview felt
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Everything was timed well.
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Very friendly interviewer, very relaxed
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Everyone was sooo friendly
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to the lack of a video tour showcasing the school's facilities, delays in the interview process, concerns about the school's location, the small size of the campus, and a perceived lack of organization. Suggestions included improving the tour experience, addressing delays in interviews, enhancing campus facilities, and providing more information about student life and the program's development.
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Nothing
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There is no video of the tour to show the school's facilities.
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Interview was a little late, but the admissions lady and I spoke while we waited. That was also relaxed.
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It was away from the main campus.
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Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known the specific details of the interview day, such as the number of questions, location of the school, timing, and duration of the interview. Additionally, they recommended eating ahead of time, staying at nearby hotels, and being aware of the separate optometry campus from the main campus.
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You will be asked 15-20 questions, and almost everything you have prepared will be asked.
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That the school was away from the main campus.
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That the interviews were going to be held first thing!
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No surprise, did my research before the interview
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Eat ahead of time!
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally had positive experiences with the admissions faculty and found the admission process to be efficient and friendly. They appreciated the opportunities to interact with current students and wished for more chances to engage with them.
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The admissions faculty was very nice, she answered all my questions and concerns, gave me a very good first impression.
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For virtual interviews, the first part is 1:1 the second part is you and a few applicants sitting thru presentations about the school. You just have to introduce yourself and ask questions throughout them. Everything is very relaxed.
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Overall a great experience.
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Overall nothing negative to say about the school and staffs, I like the small intimate class setting and the new clinics
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I really enjoyed the experience and all of the students we spoke with seemed to really like UIWRSO!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve the interview process by better managing time, providing a more structured and efficient schedule, and ensuring that all applicants receive the same information without unnecessary repetition. Additionally, they recommend having a debriefing session for all applicants together before splitting them up for interviews and campus tours to streamline the process and avoid confusion.
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great job !
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First of all, I was very disappointed that the email inviting me for an interview only allowed for a 30 minute time slot, yet we were there for 3 hours. Despite the misleading email, those 3 hours were not used effectively. Why would you make each student should wait for everyone else to finish their personal 30 minute interview before moving on? And during the waiting process, you repeated the same topics over and over again by different members of the staff. It felt like the process was thrown together at the last minute, and not calculated based upon time. It was very unprofessional. The worst part of this experience, was the fact that I had brought my parents with me to the interview because we had traveled out of state for this one event. They were only allowed to mingle in the lobby, and they were told that they would be invited to tour the school with us once we reached that step in the interview process. By the time we finished.... 3 hours later, all of the parents had left to go back to their hotel. I'm highly disappointed, and you should really rethink your interview process before more students are invited back. (It's not like this was your first week of interviews!)
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Have one debriefing session that way information do not need to repeated to fill in the applicants who left for interviews. Maybe have the financial aid and other information presentation with all applicants present. Then split the group up to those being interviewed, and rest can go on campus tour with students?
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