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Southern College of Optometry

Memphis, TN

Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How would you explain to someone who sees an ophthamologist, that optometrist can do just as much? (rephrased)
Tell me Your Story.
What is your favorite humanities course?

What was the most interesting question?

All very interesting. But was none were hard.

What was the most difficult question?

None were difficult.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN survey questions. General interview questions i've found via Google.

What impressed you positively?

The Eye Clinic, and SCO's reputation for excellence clinically.

What impressed you negatively?

The city. No school can be perfect though. In hindsight, its a blessing in disguise, but I have a family.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

na. i toured SCO before, so I knew how long the tour of the school would be.

What are your general comments?

Great School.. but not in a great area.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep up the good work! So impressed with admissions! Very Helpful.