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Northeastern State University Oklahoma College Of Optometry

Tahlequah, OK

Optometry Schools | Public 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?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What are some characteristics that make a good leader?
What was your favorite class in undergrad?
Why should we choose you to be one of the 28 candidates in our upcoming class?

What was the most interesting question?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years outside your life of Optometry? Do you see yourself with a family, traveling abroad, etc.

What was the most difficult question?

What is some constructive criticism a close friend would offer you?
🤝 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?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

In Person

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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 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?

No responses

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?

6 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?

Looked at the interview questions that were asked on this forum and practiced my answers out loud.

What impressed you positively?

The people were incredibly friendly and personable. It felt like they cared about who I was and where I was from, I was not just another student being interviewed for a position at their school.

What impressed you negatively?

The building on campus at NSU is older and more historical than other schools I have visited, but the clinic that is partnered with the school through the Cherokee nation is incredible and brand-new, so that does make-up for the older on-campus building where the classroom and administrative offices are.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That they would not be feeding me lunch. I had to go out and get lunch in Tahlequah after all my interviews and tours, which was around 1.

What are your general comments?

The school and class size is small, but that means more one-on-one time with your doctors and more hands-on experience in a lab or in the clinic with patients. It sounded like you will be more exposed to different types of care being partnered with the Cherokee nation also. Overall a great and hospitable school that is a good option for anyone looking to become the best optometrist they can be.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Perhaps have an administration sign in the parking lot that directs you to the right doors. Almost went into the Academic Wing when I first got to the building.