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Southern College of Optometry

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?

9 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?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

I was very impressed! Random students who I'd never met were genuinely friendly and seemed very honest about what they liked AND didn't like about studying optometry. I didn't feel like it was an infomercial or anything like that! ALSO, Holiday Inn Express, Medical Center is 2 blocks away from the school. It was SO nice not having to wait for a taxi when I was ready to go interview!
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your academic background.

What was the most interesting question?

How do your hobbies and extracurricular activities relate to being a good optometrist?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, practiced answering questions with family, did a mock interview at the career center of my school

What was the most difficult question?

What are some potential problems that the profession will face in the next few years?

What impressed you positively?

modern facilities with an emphasis on clinical experiences, friendly staff and students

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

My interview went from late morning to early afternoon but there was no lunch, so eat a big breakfast!
🤝 Campus and Facilities

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 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

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

MEM

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Express , Medical Center

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes