Southern College of Optometry Individual responses

⭐ 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?

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?

Tell me about your shadowing and interning experiences.

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What motivated you to persevere through obstacles?

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Why would you be a good optometrist?

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What was the most interesting question?

How would you handle situations in which patients/people of the community do not follow your recommendations? (in relation to vision correction or lifestyle changes)

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What was the most difficult question?

How do you perceive the relationship between Optometrists and Ophthalmologists to be?

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

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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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In 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?

< $100

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?

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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Questions from SDN, mock interview at my university, practicing question/answer during my drive to Memphis =)

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What impressed you positively?

The staff is beyond AMAZING! I arrived with no voice the morning of my interview, and every staff member and optometrist offered to get me hot tea with honey, bring peppermints, and hot cocoa. They definitely were reassuring during the interview to let the interviewee know he or she was doing a good job. The clinic was great as well. Very busy and I know I will see a lot when my turn comes.

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What impressed you negatively?

It's not in the best area of Memphis, but I was never scared driving around or getting in and out of my car. I just know I wouldn't walk alone at night on the streets, but that is a common precaution in any city.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I knew more about the field than I thought. I was well-prepared by doing a mock interview and doing question/answer strategies.

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What are your general comments?

I loved everything about my interview, even losing my voice because I felt it really showed the hospitality and sincerity of everyone at SCO. I am enrolled in the Class of 2015! If anyone has other questions, feel free to PM me.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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