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Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Elkins Park, PA

Optometry Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

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?

Question about research b/c of my background.
What are your weaknesses?
Why optometry? Why PCO?

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing interesting. Just all the basic get-to-know-you questions that are posted on here. I was asked most of the questions that are posted on sdn.

What was the most difficult question?

I have some research experience, and was asked about that. My interviewer
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

PHL

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Sheraton Suites by Airport

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

7 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?

No responses

What impressed you positively?

I absolutely love the school. Their curriculum is AMAZING. Everyone was really nice and helpful. The interview was very laid back. They are just trying to get to know you. I also loved the tour of the eye clinic.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Take the train instead of a cab if you can. You can take the train to the station near the school, and someone from the admissions office will come pick you up at the train station and bring you to the interview. The staff is awesome!

What are your general comments?

PCO is an amazing school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses