Forest Grove, OR
Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 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
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
If we could bring your closest friend into the room, what would he or she say about you?
What was the most difficult question?
(general theme of the question... I can't remember the exact wording) Think back to a class that you had difficulty in. Why were you having problems? What did you do (or could you have done) to overcome that difficulty?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 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?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Closed file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Mock interviews with friends, family
Read SDN
Studied the school's website to become more familiar with the school's background
What impressed you positively?
Very family-like and casual atmosphere
The faculty are top notch
GORGEOUS CAMPUS!!!
What impressed you negatively?
Forest Grove itself is small, but fortunately Portland is a short drive away!
Campus clinic is very small and looked empty (they do have other clinics throughout the Portland metro area... but you don't get to see them!)
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Can't think of anything...
What are your general comments?
Pacific held an Interview Day, and I was with ~15 other applicants. We got a tour of the school, sat in on a class, faculty lunch, student panel, and of course, the interview. It was very laid back and I felt like I got a good impression of the school, and what it had to offer.
📍 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?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Avalon Hotel and Spa in Portland, OR
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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