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The Ohio State University College Of Optometry

Columbus, OH

Optometry Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

What personal attributes will help you in your career as an optometrist?
Why did you decide to pursue optometry?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

Tell about a time you made a mistake and how you worked to correct it.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

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?

< $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?

9 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, writing out possible questions

What impressed you positively?

Everyone that I met through the interview process was very nice and accommodating. The interview was very personal and low stress.

What impressed you negatively?

The surprising heat of the day made the campus tour a little uncomfortable, but that was the only drawback of the day.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I had thought of more questions to ask the second year student that led the campus tour in the afternoon. I also wish I had known that there really is no reason to be nervous; the interview process is not as scary as I expected.

What are your general comments?

Overall the interview process was very enjoyable. It was nice to be on campus and get to talk to staff, students, and professors.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Not much. They were wonderful.