How did the interview impress you?

Positively

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

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

"Why do you want to be an optometrist?" Report Response

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

"Tell us about your internships." Report Response

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

"What do you like to do for fun?" Report Response

What was the most interesting question?

"What do you like to do for fun?" Report Response

What was the most difficult question?

"What do you think is the most difficult thing facing the US, besides terrorism? **This question wasn't really difficult, but it caught me off guard. Also have in mind the two most difficult things the medical field is facing, because they asked that as well." Report Response

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I looked up questions asked in medical and optometry interviews, and then I answered them prior to the interview. All the questions I was asked in the interview I found online." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The incredible facilities, enthusiasm of the faculty and students, and laid-back environment." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing. Dr. Shulman (Dean of Admissions)is really amazing and the interview experience was only a positive one." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing. I had been to Optometry Day in the Spring of 06. I HIGHLY recommend going! " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"First of all... the program they offer at U of H is incredible. They do everything they can during the interview to make you feel comfortable and to let you know who they are, so you can make the right decision as to where you belong. They want to get to know you. They aren't going to drill you about your application or anything like that. Just make sure you know why you want to be an optometrist good and eat a good breakfast. :-) " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The Hilton at the University of Houston

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

11/17/2006

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

10 out of 10