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University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry

St. Louis, MO

Optometry Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What previous careers were you interested in before you decided on optometry?
You wrote the OAT twice. What did you do to improve so much the second time?
Your first semester of undergrad was not that good, but your last years you did very well. What did you do to improve your grades?

What was the most interesting question?

What qualities/experience have your work and extracurricular activities given you that will help you as an optometrist?

What was the most difficult question?

None
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

St. Louis International Airport

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Ramada

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 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?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read about the school, practised answers to a list of potential questions

What impressed you positively?

All facilities are in one building so you don't have to go outside to the clinic or labs on a cold day.

What impressed you negatively?

Didn't get to see the clinic

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the interview would be like a conversation about myself and my motivations.

What are your general comments?

Everyone was really nice. I interviewed on a Friday and found out I was in on the following business day:)

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses