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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?

No responses

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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?

How will your background make you a successful optometrist (I have an engineering degree)?
Tell me your story.
What extracurricular activities and hobbies have you been involved in

What was the most interesting question?

How would you describe the difference between and ophthalmologist and and an optometrist to a person who thinks they will get a better exam at an ophthalmologist?

What was the most difficult question?

What are some problems with optometry and how will it affect the field in the future?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

MEM

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

GenXInn

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?

8 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed previous interview questions on SDN, looked up my state laws for optometry,

What impressed you positively?

The enthusiasm of everyone encountered. They are all happy to be a part of SCO. The facilities are GREAT, the eye center is only a couple years old and was very impressive.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing, it was a great place and a great interview!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Interview was from 10-2, I wish I had a bigger breakfast!

What are your general comments?

Very impressive school, interview was VERY laid back. There were 3 of us interviewing at the same time, we initially talked with an admissions rep about our applications to make sure they were complete, then went to a session on financial aid. Then we went on a tour which was about an hour and a half, then interviewed. They scheduled an hour for the interview but I think mine was about 40 min of just a general conversation, nothing really tricky. They we had a session on housing in Memphis.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Fantastic job letting applicants know the status of their application and VERY friendly!