Practice 30 Optometry School interview questions covering clinical judgment, patient care philosophy, and your commitment to vision science.
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Nisha Yadav is a Talent Advisor & People Specialist with a focus on global talent attraction. Her earlier career experience includes HR and recruitment roles where she specialized in contract and permanent IT recruitment opportunities.
The interviewers would like to understand the types of schools you are interested in. Knowing where you are applying will help them to better understand if their university will be able to meet your specific needs and educational desires or goals. You should be transparent when answering this question but be sure to avoid saying anything offensive such as 'this school is my last choice'. Pick out the number one reason why you want to attend their school and focus on that.
Nisha Yadav is a Talent Advisor & People Specialist with a focus on global talent attraction. Her earlier career experience includes HR and recruitment roles where she specialized in contract and permanent IT recruitment opportunities.
"I have applied to four other optometry schools. Those schools are A, B, C, and D. My interest in your university is strong because you are highly regarded in the industry. The reputation of your school is unmatched. I would be so proud to say that I graduated from this school."

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I have applied to Salus, but Western MCHPS is my top choice.

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Good start! Can you explain why MCHPS is your top choice? What are you looking for in your educational experience?
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I have applied to four other optometry schools. I have applied to SUNY, MCPHS, Salus, and NOVA. That being said, my interest in your school is strong because of how many opportunities your students are given during their time at NECO. I would be proud to say that I have graduated from your school.
Marcie's Feedback
Excellent! It's great that you have applied to several schools and don't have all your eggs in one basket. That said, you show sincere interest in this school specifically (and explain why), which will remind the interviewer that you really want to go there. Great job!
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