How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

10 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How long was the interview?

45 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?

Open file

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

"How did you choose optometry?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What one word would your roommates use to describe you?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What did you experience in shadowing?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Why do you want to do research and not just be an optometrist?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Why did you apply to medical school as well as optometry school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I read about the school online and in the brochure mailed to me prior." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The clinics inside the building and the housing across the street. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The surprise essay we were given to write when we first got there. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That we had to do an essay without being told, and that Chicago weather is terrible in February and they take you outside for part of the tour." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall it was ok, not my best one. The surprise essay really flustered me, and the tour was very long and confusing. The staff was very nice and the facilities were great, though. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

On what date did the interview take place?

02/02/2007

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?

5 out of 10

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

10 out of 10