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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

Take me through your academic history starting before college. How did you decide on optometry?
Tell me about an academic challenge you had and what you did to overcome that challenge.
When applying, what research did you do into the different schools and what did you look for in an optometry program?

What was the most interesting question?

What was your favorite humanities course and how can you relate it to optometry?

What was the most difficult question?

What are some of the possible drawbacks about the profession of optometry?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

Holiday Inn Express (2 blocks from SCO!)

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

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?

I did a mock interview and I looked up possible interview questions online and practiced them on the long drive to Tennessee!! :)

What impressed you positively?

Everyone at SCO was incredibly nice. The students were enthusiastic and seemed to love their school! The facilities were great.

What impressed you negatively?

I was happy with my experience.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That everyone was going to be so relaxed and helpful.

What are your general comments?

The interviewer took me to a small room and we basically just talked. He made me feel very comfortable and relaxed.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses