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Indiana University School of Optometry

Bloomington, IN

Optometry Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 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 some current issues within optometry?
Why do you want to become an optometrist?
Why Indiana?

What was the most interesting question?

None were particularly interesting, mostly expected questions that were previously posted on SDN.

What was the most difficult question?

What are some current issues within optometry?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

8 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?

$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?

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?

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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, other websites with interview questions.

What impressed you positively?

GREAT lunch, wonderful faculty and buildings, BEAUTIFUL campus.

What impressed you negatively?

Not much, we had a few delays to the schedule, but it all worked out in the end.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Not much, knew about almost everything ahead of time.

What are your general comments?

The interview was very relaxing, and the interviews are really casual. The buffet lunch is great, so come hungry. Also, you have PLENTY of time for questions, so you'll get all the info you need on their school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses