Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you know about our residency programs and would you like to do a residency? How do you want to practice after graduation? Do you have any questions for us?

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Tell me about yourself How will you decide which school to attend, if you got accepted to all the schools you applied too. Why are your physics grades low? What did you do different to improve your OAT score when you took it the second time? What are your hobbies?

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Why did you choose optometry? Why did you apply to so many schools? Why MCO? Can optometrists prescribe medications? (know optometry’s scope in MI) What is an optometrist?

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What was the most interesting question?

nothing really

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What was the most difficult question?

how would you choose a school, if you are accepted to all? This was an easy question but what i was saying wasnt matching with what was in my head

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Super 8

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10

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

4 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?

Looked at all the interview feedback from MCO and ALL other schools and other posts from SDN. looked up scope of optometry in michigan and just went over my application.

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What impressed you positively?

Friendly staff

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What impressed you negatively?

Location! Location! but what can you do about that, it's a small city.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I was going to be placed on hold!! And that I should've stated my reasons to go to MCO in a better way(I was just nervous)

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What are your general comments?

I liked the school overall but just dont like the location, but thats ok. The small class size is good, its a pretty laid back interview.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

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