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?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
There were four of us in the group, plus four parents (2 from 2 different interviewees). When I arrived a second year student was there getting some of the free food and just hanging out in waiting area talking to the staff and the interviewees. The Dean of Students later came out and just engaged in casual conversation while we individually met with someone on staff to review our files to make sure they were complete and accurate. Then we went on a tour, had the finance talk, then we did our interviews, then we had our housing talk. The whole process took about 4 hours. It was very relaxed and laid back. I enjoyed it.
💬 Interview Process
How did you prepare for the interview?
Browsed SDN and used Google.
What impressed you positively?
The faculty and students seemed to all have great relationships with each other. Everyone seemed genuinely friendly and enthusiastic.
The facilities are very nice and modern. The clinic was amazing.
Security also seemed very good.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing really. My interviewer seemed introverted and he did not ask me many questions. I wish he had because I was prepared.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing. The entire process, which took about 4 hours, included a review of my file, talks about the town, student housing, finances, the curriculum, the recent changes to the National Boards, and the facilities; but I already knew all of that was coming.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 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?
$401-$500
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday Inn Express
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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