Fullerton, CA
Optometry Schools | Private For-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
5 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
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
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?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Define professionalism. (they still ask this... Still caught me off guard!)
What was the most interesting question?
What is one thing you would like us to know about you (that isn't on your application)?
What was the most difficult question?
before we end this interview, is there anything you would like us to keep in mind during admissions review?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
9 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
3 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?
Sdn
What impressed you positively?
Location and how friendly everyone was (including the interviewees)
What impressed you negatively?
Lack of public transportation. You need a car to get around
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Essay question! But then again that wouldn't be possible, since we have to sign an agreement that we won't share the essay question
What are your general comments?
I thinked I lucked out (compared to fellow interviewees) in terms of my interviewers. I had one really nice interviewer (whom I could easily read) and another who had a straight face but occasionally made a few jokes to lighten the mood. Other than the interview, everything else was very laid back! Be yourself and KNOW your application (esp. the optometric experience and extracurriculars). They will refer back to your application alot
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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?
Delta and united airlines
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Fullerton Marriott
How would you rate the hotel?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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