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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?

10 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How will you be able to handle the work load of optometry school?
What are some strengths and weakness you have?
Why SCO?

What was the most interesting question?

What's your favorite movie?

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing out of the ordinary. You might want to know about current legislation occurring in your state.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

9 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?

Thought about questions they could ask and formulated responses.

What impressed you positively?

Everything. SCO was my number 2 school coming in but really blew me away with their entire presentation. From the moment I walked into the door till I left I felt welcome and part of the SCO family. The Eye Clinic and facilities are all new and very impressive. I'm going to SCO if I get accepted, it's that simple.

What impressed you negatively?

I was a little worried about the crime in Memphis but everyone I talked to assured me that around the school isn't bad and if you know your surroundings and don't make stupid decisions you'll be fine. Reassuring.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

The 11 hour drive wasn't very fun but my experience made up for the drive. Just be yourself in the interview.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

I felt very welcome when I came to the school. The admissions office blew me away.