Chicago, IL
Optometry Schools | Private For-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
7 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
How do you feel about the big age gaps between your siblings?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Questions from optstudent.com and interview feedback on studentdoctor.net
What was the most difficult question?
None. They just ask you questions leading up to more questions based on your answers, and they're really just trying to have a conversation with you.
What impressed you positively?
The staff and students are SUPER FRIENDLY and the school caters to the students by having many student-oriented facilities and organizations. ICO really wants to make the students have the best and comfortable learning environment.
What impressed you negatively?
the area wasn't as diverse, but chicago is really large so I didn't get to explore past the ICO area and downtown.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
Chicago Midway
Where did you stay?
At school facility
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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