angelica17
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Hey everyone,
I just had my optometry school interviews recently. I decided to share my experiences because the forums I read really helped preparing me for my interviews, but were a bit old. It's true what they say just relax and be yourself. Good luck on your interviews!
PCO Interview:
I personally would say it was the easiest and most laid back interview I had. It's a one on one interview with an employee from admissions. The interviewer is very friendly and just wants to get to know you.
Questions:
Why optometry, Why PCO, about my clinic experience, challenges in optometry, she asked about experiences on resume, was asked to read a prompt and how I would respond to the patient in the scenario.
NOVA Interview:
This interview was a bit more serious. I had two people interviewing me. They didn't ask personal questions. They focused more on my knowledge of optometry.
Questions:
Why optometry, Why NOVA, Why did I choose optometry vs ophthalmology, Difference between optometry and ophthalmology, How would I explain that difference to a teenager, What would I do if my friend who missed the exams asked me for answers.
SUNY Interview:
This interview was not intense at all. I was super nervous for this interview due to prior reviews but it wasn't at all what I expected. There was three interviewers and they were all super friendly.
Questions:
Why optometry, Why SUNY, How would you explain a cataract, about my experiences, about a course I retook, Challenges during undergrad career, how would you explain to a patient they did not have insurance and what would you do.
I just had my optometry school interviews recently. I decided to share my experiences because the forums I read really helped preparing me for my interviews, but were a bit old. It's true what they say just relax and be yourself. Good luck on your interviews!
PCO Interview:
I personally would say it was the easiest and most laid back interview I had. It's a one on one interview with an employee from admissions. The interviewer is very friendly and just wants to get to know you.
Questions:
Why optometry, Why PCO, about my clinic experience, challenges in optometry, she asked about experiences on resume, was asked to read a prompt and how I would respond to the patient in the scenario.
NOVA Interview:
This interview was a bit more serious. I had two people interviewing me. They didn't ask personal questions. They focused more on my knowledge of optometry.
Questions:
Why optometry, Why NOVA, Why did I choose optometry vs ophthalmology, Difference between optometry and ophthalmology, How would I explain that difference to a teenager, What would I do if my friend who missed the exams asked me for answers.
SUNY Interview:
This interview was not intense at all. I was super nervous for this interview due to prior reviews but it wasn't at all what I expected. There was three interviewers and they were all super friendly.
Questions:
Why optometry, Why SUNY, How would you explain a cataract, about my experiences, about a course I retook, Challenges during undergrad career, how would you explain to a patient they did not have insurance and what would you do.
