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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?

1 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

In what optometric setting do you hope to practice?
What are some issues that the profession is currently facing/will face?
Why optometry?

What was the most interesting question?

All were interesting! Great interview questions.

What was the most difficult question?

During your undergraduate study, what class did you come out of thinking differently about the subject matter or the way you study?
🤝 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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 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 Express (2 blocks from SCO!)

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 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 forums/interview feedback. Discussed my career goals with others.

What impressed you positively?

Friendliness of staff and students - before I even set foot on the campus. The number of supportive resources for the students.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing that was blatant. Memphis will grow on me.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing I can think of. The admissions staff efficiently informed me of what was to be expected on interview day.

What are your general comments?

Very conversational style interview. However, how you answer the questions steer the interview/conversation. Relax!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep up the great work!