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  • Marshall B. Ketchum University Southern California College of Optometry
  • Optometry School
  • Fullerton, CA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

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

"Why optometry?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Name three reasons why you want to attend SCCO." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Name 2 things you will bring to SCCO." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Do you think ethics is relevant to optometry?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Name 2 things you will bring to SCCO." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Reviewed other questions posted on SDN, other sites, etc. " Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The friendliness of the staff, the student I spoke with after the interview was very helpful, the location in Fullerton was better than expected, the facilities were fantastic. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The 1-on-1 "conference" and the financial aid person seemed a little unorganized. " Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you use?

LAX

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

11/15/2009

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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 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?

8 out of 10

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