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Southern College of Optometry

Memphis, TN

Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you believe the attitude of the worker or the work itself is what makes the work enjoyable? (paraphrased)
Tell me about yourself...how did you get here today?
What are your career plans and goals after you become an optometrist? Why?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about your research experience...is this something you want to continue?

What was the most difficult question?

What role do you think that insurance plays in a private practice today? What is your experience/knowledge of general insurance policies?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn Medical Center

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Practiced telling others why I was interested in optometry.

What impressed you positively?

Everyone's attitude was genuinely warm and welcoming.

What impressed you negatively?

The area surrounding the campus isn't the most attractive, but only a short drive to other more pleasant places to live such as Mud Island.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Fairly informal and relaxed, seemed more like a conversation than an interview.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses