Memphis, TN
Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2023-24
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
How many credit hours do you typically take in a semester?
How did you prepare for the interview?
I made a Google Doc with all of the common interview questions from SDN, Reddit, ChatGPT (to generate some questions), etc and made brief responses about what I wanted to convey from my answers. I also had a list of questions prepared to ask the interviewer.
What impressed you positively?
I liked how community-oriented the school is. Every student was familiar with the staff and it was very welcoming. The campus is generally well-known for their culture, and it is a big selling point for their school.
What impressed you negatively?
The surrounding area is not the best part of town. However, the school does take security very seriously. The school itself is safe but not the area it's in.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I wish I had been a little more prepared beforehand. The interviewer didn't ask any difficult questions, but I was more nervous because I didn't prepare as much as I wanted to.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
What airport did you fly into?
Memphis International Airport
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Best Western Plus
How would you rate the hotel?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
No
What are your comments on where you stayed?
The hotel is scuffed. I would only recommend staying there the night before the interview. If you are staying longer, find a different place to stay. It's walking distance from the campus, but it was definitely shady.
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