Pikeville, KY
Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Application Cycle: 2023-24
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 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 are your general comments?
KYCO is one of the newest optometry schools so it has up-to-date everything. The tuition is pricy, however they include a $15,000 package which covers all necessary items (scrubs, kit, board review, textbooks, iPad...). The faculty and staff were extremely welcoming and student would even mention how much they loved the school. The housing options seem limited, however the majority of landlords only rent to professional students so you will be given a housing sheet with availibility and landlord information. Definitely consider this school and attend an in-person interview to experience the environment.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
They asked me to explain a grade.
What was the most interesting question?
What was my most memorable community service experiences?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN. mock interview at the school, and I read interview information online
What was the most difficult question?
None were terribly difficult and my interviewer was extremely personable so I felt very comfortable.
What impressed you positively?
Honeslty everything (see general comments below).
What impressed you negatively?
Initially I was hesitant because Pikeville is such a small town, however it has a lot more to offer than you would think and it has a small town big city feel.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How welcoming everyone was as well as the positive environment.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 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?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Nothing! They do reviews of the school and constantly change to improve for each incoming class
📍 Travel and Logistics
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?
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?
Hampton Inn Pikeville
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Yes
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