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Illinois College Of Optometry

Chicago, IL

Optometry Schools | Public For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Did you take any business classes in undergrad?
Tell me about any shadowing experiences you've had.
Why ICO?

What was the most interesting question?

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

What was the most difficult question?

None.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

$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

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

10 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?

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

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.

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!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses