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University of Houston College Of Optometry

Houston, TX

Optometry Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No responses

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

Did you shadow optometrists? Where they in partnerships, a group-based practice, etc?
What do you like about UHCO?
What is the difference between optometry, ophthalmology, and optitionry?

What was the most interesting question?

There wasn't really an interesting question.. they just want to get to know who you are and what extracurriculars you've participated in and optometric experience you've had!

What was the most difficult question?

Honestly, nothing difficult!
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

Admissions staff

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?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

IAH

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The Double Tree (near the IAH airport)

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

I made up 130 possible interview questions and I looked up things about UHCO and I practiced the questions outloud in front of family

What impressed you positively?

Every single person I came in contact with was super friendly! Dr. Bailey and the 4th year student helped me relax during the interview! Dr. Shulman is awesome, too!! And the best part was- He gave me my acceptance letter after my interview :)

What impressed you negatively?

Absolutely nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The traffic is crazy! LEAVE EARLY to make sure you're on time. When I showed up a 20 minutes early, there were already other applicants there waiting.

What are your general comments?

It was amazing! I love UHCO and everyone there! Even the students are welcoming :) Go Cougars!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses