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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?

1 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What are some major issues you see in the field in the next few years?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Why optometry/ why SCO?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me your story...

What was the most difficult question?

N/A
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

8 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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Red Roof Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

2 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10

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

3 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?

SDNF, talked to optometrists, read Review of Optometry magazine, read over my application/essays

What impressed you positively?

Everyone at the school was incredibly friendly, amazing and wonderful. I can't stress how comfortable they made me feel. They really make you feel like they are excited for you to be there. The school itself is amazing and I felt confident that I would get an amazing education there.

What impressed you negatively?

The city of Memphis is not exactly what I had in mind for a home for four years.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I would have tried to come up with some more specific questions about SCO for the interview.

What are your general comments?

Just be yourself at SCO. They are as real as people come, so they will be able to see right through you if you are not genuine or sincere.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses