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Marshall B. Ketchum University Southern California College of Optometry

Fullerton, CA

Optometry Schools | Public For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

10 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 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?

Can you handle a heavy courseload?
What is an ethical dilemma an optometrist may have to deal with?
What makes you feel confident that you know what you're getting into?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

Admissions staff

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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

John Wayne

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read questions from SDN & optstudent.com

What impressed you positively?

No responses

What impressed you negatively?

The interviewer was kind of a jerk. By the end of the interview I was sure he was going to ask me how I've even made it this far (even though I ended up being accepted). Also, there weren't students anywhere, other than the clinic, because it was a Saturday. Kind of disappointing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Parents don't really come along... haha :) Also, bring food because food isn't part of the deal.

What are your general comments?

The interview itself really soured my view of the school, but not enough so that I won't go there.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Talking with a student is extremely helpful, but NOT a first year student.