Chicago, IL
Optometry Schools | Private For-Profit
Application Cycle: 2014-15
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Explain the trend in your grades.
What was the most interesting question?
You seem like you're very involved, how would you deal with the transition once you're in optometry school?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
35 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN interview feedback questions
What impressed you positively?
Faculty (professors and those who work there), students, clinics, lecture hall, library, IEI (Illinois Eye Institute), RC (Residential Complex)... THE ENTIRE SCHOOL AND WHAT IT CONSISTS OF!
What impressed you negatively?
Gym and cafeteria are not as updated as the rest of the campus but that didn't really affect my judgement too much.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
N/A
What are your general comments?
Stay at the RC!! You'll get a feel if the living situations provided works for you.
Bring food with you so you don't starve during the night.
On interview day, security can keep your luggage for you.
Learn how to use the public transportation!
All the applicants were wearing business professional clothing (jacket, button up/blouse, slacks/skirt, conservative shoes).
Come prepared with questions for the interviewers, faculty members, and students! Don't leave them hanging. It's awkward.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Keep up the good work.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
What airport did you fly into?
O'Hare
Where did you stay?
At school facility
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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