Forest Grove, OR
Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
My interview was actually in Canada at the University of Alberta, which was great because it saved me the cost of flying to Oregon. The presentation was excellent and answered almost all of my questions and the interview was very laid back. I felt every comfortable and welcomed by the school.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell me about a situation that was very stressful and how you delt with it.
What was the most interesting question?
If I would pay for you to go anywhere in the world and take any type of class (from school to scuba diving) where would you go?
How did you prepare for the interview?
I had a couple of mock interviews at school and they gave me a really good idea of what to expect.
What was the most difficult question?
Tell me the characteristics you think make someone a good student and tell me which you possess.
What impressed you positively?
The school was very laid back and every equal opertunity. The clinical rotations are chosen on a lottery system so that everyone has a fair chance.
What impressed you negatively?
The way some other students had dressed/ prepared. Jeans and hoodies in my opinion show a lack of respect for the interviewers.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That the school was only 25 minutes from downtown portland and that most students go to the city 3+ times a week.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Other
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What was your primary mode of travel?
Train or subway
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