Chicago, IL
Optometry Schools | Private For-Profit
Application Cycle: 2015-16
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 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
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why certain sections of my OAT were below average
What was the most interesting question?
How does my family feel about me moving to Chicago?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Looking at interview questions here on SDN, as well as doing a mock interview with an optometrist I work with.
What was the most difficult question?
How have you handled a situation that was especially challenging?
What impressed you positively?
The other financial aid and career services directors that talk to you are great. They make you feel at ease, crack jokes, and are really nice. The school is a great facility, state of the art, and always finding ways to improve. Concerned about the safety of the area? The security is impressive!
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing in particular.. I was surprised that the school is a little bit of a maze.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
You have a chance to look around the bookstore, which I didn't, and I wish I had.
🤝 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?
6 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 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?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$501+
What airport did you fly into?
O'Hare
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
South Loop Hotel
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Yes
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