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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?

9 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?

What are the optometric laws in your state?
What extracurricular activities were you involved in during undergrad?
What was your favorite non-science class and how can you relate it to optometry?

What was the most interesting question?

What are you most proud of?

What was the most difficult question?

What are some problems with optometry and what should we do to solve them?
🤝 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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

MEM

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Express - Medical Center

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?

3 out of 10

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

5 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?

Gathered questions from SDN forum, practiced in front of a mirror.

What impressed you positively?

The clinic is brand new, nicest I've seen so far.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing about the school, I just didn't like Memphis.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The tour is very long, wear comfortable shoes if you can!

What are your general comments?

The interview is very laid back, mainly just a conversation, so there's no need to be nervous!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses