Worcester, MA
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?
10 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?
Fabulous. Essay was basic & easy (see other interview experiences for more details), interview was comfortable and easy-going, and everyone was relaxed and friendly. I was a little nervous after because the interviewer gave me no hints about how strong he thought my application was. I actually thought I was going to be waitlisted, but I got in! :)
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What brought you to Pharmacy and our program?
What was the most interesting question?
If there are 300 people vying for one available spot, what makes me more qualified than them? I wasn't prepared for that one, but think I answered fairly well.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Researching here & prepping for any possible difficult questions.
What was the most difficult question?
The first one, only because I was so nervous my mind was racing. My mind blanked for a moment, then looked at him and apologized, said that this was my first interview in a very long time & I was nervous. He kindly reassured me, said I have nothing to be nervous about, that I should think of this as really just a relaxed conversation. I was fine after that; he definitely put me at ease.
What impressed you positively?
The relaxed comfortable atmosphere of the interview and the non-pressured questions. Also, the interviewer was honest and open about the program and his experiences with it.
What impressed you negatively?
Absolutely nothing. Interviews were run smoothly.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
It wasn't half as terrifying as I thought it would be :)
🤝 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Faculty member
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
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