Memphis, TN
Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
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.
💬 Interview Process
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.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
4 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?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 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?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$201-$300
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
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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