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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What are your greatest strengths?
What is your favorite thing about working in the field of Optometry?
What is your least favorite part about Optometry?

What was the most interesting question?

What does your job (optometric tech) consist of?

What was the most difficult question?

What is your greatest weakness (non-academic)?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Courtyard by Marriott

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

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?

Previous interviews, SDN.

What impressed you positively?

I LOVED Bloomington, loved the school, loved the BRAND NEW clinic. Also that the area was very safe.

What impressed you negatively?

Just that parking is a problem (university campus), and that the cafeteria is about a 10 minute walk from the school.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I would be extremely sick that day! And that we would be taking a 10 minute walk across campus (do NOT wear heels).

What are your general comments?

If you prefer a small town to a big city, this is the school for you!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses