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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you think you are a good student academically? Do not tell me your gpa or grades.
What other schools did you apply to? How does their curriculum compare to ours?
Would you like to specialize in a certain field of optometry? If so, do you think pco is right for you?

What was the most interesting question?

What is c-reactive protein and what is it's clinical importance in relation to the eye? (I had mentioned that I worked at a medical lab)

What was the most difficult question?

What is the biggest historic accomplishment your state has achieved in the field of optometry? (which i had no clue about and was definitely not prepared to answer this!)
🤝 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

5 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?

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?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

3 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?

Practice the questions mentioned in this survey for the most part. Definitely was not ready for some of the questions though (such as the "pop quiz" I had on historical facts about my home state)

What impressed you positively?

The amount of clinical experience offered

What impressed you negatively?

the campus, reminded me of a community college

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Very laid back interview!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses