Memphis, TN
Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Fairly informal and relaxed, seemed more like a conversation than an interview.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell me about yourself...how did you get here today?
What was the most interesting question?
Tell me about your research experience...is this something you want to continue?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Practiced telling others why I was interested in optometry.
What was the most difficult question?
What role do you think that insurance plays in a private practice today? What is your experience/knowledge of general insurance policies?
What impressed you positively?
Everyone's attitude was genuinely warm and welcoming.
What impressed you negatively?
The area surrounding the campus isn't the most attractive, but only a short drive to other more pleasant places to live such as Mud Island.
🤝 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?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 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?
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
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hampton Inn Medical Center
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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