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SUNY - College Of Optometry

New York, NY

Optometry Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How were you involved in your extracurricular activities?
Why did you not choose medicine or dentistry?
Why is optometry a good fit for you?

What was the most interesting question?

What issue is important to me for this upcoming election?

What was the most difficult question?

None at all.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

Browsed through the SDN forum and read through the school's pamphlet.

What impressed you positively?

The students and admission board were very friendly and welcoming.

What impressed you negatively?

The poor TV reception in the waiting area.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

None at all.

What are your general comments?

From the security guards to the admission board, the school's atmosphere seems very welcoming and friendly. Although a 3 on 1 interview may be intimidating, it was actually laid-back.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses