Fort Lauderdale, FL
Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
10 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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
Explain the difference between optometry, opthalmology, and opticianry (to establish what I already knew, and what other questions they should ask).
What was the most difficult question?
There were really no difficult questions. The interview is to establish your level of communication and people skills.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
25 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Websites.
What impressed you positively?
The faculty, staff, and students I met were very friendly and helpful. The school, and it's equipment, are fairly new.
What impressed you negatively?
The school is in a huge city. Great for those who like that, not great for those who prefer a slower pace.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I wish I had known the interview was going to be so relaxed. I stressed before it for nothing!
What are your general comments?
We had a campus tour, financial workshop, discussion with the asistant dean, and individual interviews. The staff was very friendly and helped keep everyone calm.
📍 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?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
FLL
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday Park Hotel and Suites
How would you rate the hotel?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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