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Kentucky College of Optometry

Pikeville, KY

Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

⭐ 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 inspires your decision for becoming an optometrist?
Why do you want to study Optometry?
Why optometry and not ophthalmology?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you have any questions for us?

What was the most difficult question?

N/A
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

10 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn Pikeville

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

6 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, Youtube CareerVidz interview videos.

What impressed you positively?

The teaching building and facilities are very new. The teaching technology equipment is super advanced. The Dean and all faculty members are very friendly. They offered a buffet dinner and a gift bag for each person, which was very thoughtful.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Be prepared to ask the questions you concerned and they will be answered one by one.

What are your general comments?

Very relaxed and conversational interview. The interviewers were very nice. They don't make people nervous, but help you feel confident. They are attentive and considerate and make you feel like you are a very cherished candidate.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses