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Marshall B. Ketchum University Southern California College of Optometry

Fullerton, CA

Optometry Schools | Public For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Define professionalism
What strengths do you have?
Which schools did you apply to, and why?

What was the most interesting question?

My interviewer asked about my opinions on other optometry schools and why I was considering SCCO

What was the most difficult question?

Optometry is a legislative career; how do you think this will affect you in the future?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

Admissions staff

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?

0-1 hour

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?

Home

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?

8 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?

SDN, re-reading my optomcas submissions.

What impressed you positively?

How nice the admissions office was, specifically Jane and Eryn. They're always quick to respond to emails and speak in an enthusiastic tone.

What impressed you negatively?

I wonder how diverse the patients are at the Eye clinic, since Fullerton isn't that big of a city.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing- everything went smoothly and I felt prepared

What are your general comments?

MBKU is a very prestigious school, but I like the relaxed atmosphere of the admissions office, current students, and faculty.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Nothing- everyone was very friendly and made interview day a minimally stressful day