Fullerton, CA
Optometry Schools | Private For-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
It was not intimidating at all! The interviewers (one prof and one student) were really nice - it was more of a conversation. It's also a really small campus - so if you've ever visited before, it's kind of boring to go through the tour again.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell us how you decided that optometry was for you.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read through SDN forums, optstudent.com, and other optometry websites. Re-read my personal statement.
What was the most difficult question?
What do optometrists do? (I know it's an easy question, but it's also vague...)
What impressed you positively?
The staff and students are always so friendly!
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
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
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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