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Illinois College Of Optometry

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?

1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Arrived in the morning and checked in with Anthony. Met the other applicants before we were all taken up to the welcome room. File review, financial aid presentation, one-on-one interview, tour of the school, RC, and IEI, then lunch. Overall the experience was great!
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why ICO?

What was the most interesting question?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Where do you plan to practice?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN Interview Feedback! Compiled a list of questions that they may ask me based on my file/background.

What was the most difficult question?

None.

What impressed you positively?

The friendly staff and faculty. Enthusiastic students. Great facilities. RC across the street.

What impressed you negatively?

It was cold!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the entire day was really relaxed and the admissions committee really try to make you feel comfortable. No need to over-stress.
🤝 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?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

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?

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

ORD

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Best Western

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes