Pikeville, KY
Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit
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Outstanding interview experience: exceptionally organized, highly professional staff, strong communication, and very low stress.
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What are your general comments?
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KYCO is one of the newest optometry schools so it has up-to-date everything. The tuition is pricy, however they include a $15,000 package which covers all necessary items (scrubs, kit, board review, textbooks, iPad...). The faculty and staff were extremely welcoming and student would even mention how much they loved the school. The housing options seem limited, however the majority of landlords only rent to professional students so you will be given a housing sheet with availibility and landlord information. Definitely consider this school and attend an in-person interview to experience the environment.
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Very relaxed and conversational interview. The interviewers were very nice. They don't make people nervous, but help you feel confident. They are attentive and considerate and make you feel like you are a very cherished candidate.
Length, number, and type of interviews
KCO-COMP interviews are an average of 30 minutes, with an average of 1.5 interviews. 50% of interviews are one-on-one, 100% are in-person, and 0% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
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They asked me to explain a grade.
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How did you prepare for the interview?
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SDN. mock interview at the school, and I read interview information online
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SDN, Youtube CareerVidz interview videos.
What was the most difficult question?
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None were terribly difficult and my interviewer was extremely personable so I felt very comfortable.
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What impressed you positively?
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Honeslty everything (see general comments below).
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The teaching building and facilities are very new. The teaching technology equipment is super advanced. The Dean and all faculty members are very friendly. They offered a buffet dinner and a gift bag for each person, which was very thoughtful.
What impressed you negatively?
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Initially I was hesitant because Pikeville is such a small town, however it has a lot more to offer than you would think and it has a small town big city feel.
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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
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How welcoming everyone was as well as the positive environment.
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Be prepared to ask the questions you concerned and they will be answered one by one.
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Nothing! They do reviews of the school and constantly change to improve for each incoming class
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Hampton Inn Pikeville (average ranking 9.5/10). (Top 1 displayed)
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