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University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry

Birmingham, AL

Optometry Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

8 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 is your ranking of this school's location?

6 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?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell us about yourself
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

Student Doctor Network, sample interview questions

What impressed you positively?

The very very hospitable admissions staff, the faculty who seemed very nice

What impressed you negatively?

That none of the students seemed to enjoy being there

What are your general comments?

There was an open file interview as well as a closed file interview. Both were very relaxed.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Provide a better lunch and allow guests to partake
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$301-$400

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great