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University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry

St. Louis, MO

Optometry Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

4 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?

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing out of the ordinary asked, why Optometry, and what was my experience in college in terms of academics and activities.

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing difficult really
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interviews and reviewed the website

What impressed you positively?

The environment, everyone was so nice and everyone in the hallway said hello.

What impressed you negatively?

The facilities weren't the nicest.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The school of optometry is not on the main floor, you have to go up a few floors in order to find them. I was lost until I asked someone.

What are your general comments?

Overall, a great experience with friendly people and a great environment! I was a little intimidated at first, but it turned out to be very laid back. Just be yourself!
📍 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?

4-6 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?

Quality Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes