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  • Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry
  • Optometry School
  • Elkins Park, PA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Virtual

Questions

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At another location

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"What do you think is one of the biggest problems optometry is facing today?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Why are you choosing Salus? What made this school stand out to you among other schools?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership or observed someone else in a leadership role?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What do you think you can get out of becoming a student at Salus?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Are there any specialties you want to focus on during your time as an optometry student?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I watched YouTube videos and read as many articles as possible about how to perform my best in an interview. I tried to think about my most valuable life experiences and make sure to have them fleshed out so that I can give those examples to the interviewer if they ask. I asked my mom or a friend to ask me questions. I practiced answering questions in front of my camera (i.e. I opened my own private Zoom meeting and just spoke to myself). I copied and pasted questions to a google doc and just typed out my answers. I researched the school, about their curriculum and everything they offer, and how they compare to other schools to make sure I show I am knowledgeable about their school and how it compares to other schools." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"That the interviewer was very kind, and of younger age. The interview felt like more of a conversation, and they allowed me to kind of talk freely about myself." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That the interview wouldn't really be that long, and that I should prepare good questions to ask them that show I am interested in the school, and be able to research what makes Salus stand out among other schools." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interview was very laid back, and low stress. Their admissions committee is very kind and understanding. They make you feel heard and take the effort to read your application so they can have a good conversation with you. They provide you with many chances to ask questions and also allow invite you to add anything if you feel like they didn't ask you." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

No Response

What airport did you use?

No Response

Where did you stay?

No Response

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No Response

Would you recommend the hotel?

No Response

General Info

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

9 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No Response

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