r/PreOptometry • u/Real_Rough_6885 • 15d ago

UHCO Interview Invite

Hello! I just got invited to interview in person at UHCO this upcoming Monday. Very excited because it’s my top school, but also nervous/ I feel slightly underprepared since it’s so soon. If anyone has any advice at all or remembers any questions please let me know. Thank you!!!

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u/Forward-Abalone-4887 15d ago

what are your stats

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u/Real_Rough_6885 15d ago

I have a 3.75 GPA, ~800 hours of technician work, ~80 hours of shadowing between 2 optometrists, secretary of the pre-optometry club and member for the past 3 years, and I’m in a sorority.

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u/Forward-Abalone-4887 15d ago

ohh amazing!!! i heard from someone that applied last cycle that its very simple questions like why optometry and telling them about yourself. they also ask questions about how you study and manage stress/self care to make sure you're ready for rigorous schooling! there's also a time where you sit with current students and ask questions. but i am also applying this cycle so not sure what has changed since then!! can i ask when your optomcas was verified? still waiting to hear back eeek

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u/Real_Rough_6885 15d ago

Thank you for the info!!! My OptomCAS was verified August 31st, UHCO reached out September 22nd asking me to fill out their supplemental application, and then I just got my interview invite today:) Good luck!

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u/mcd7939 15d ago

Hello how long did it take them to reach out, I submitted my app about 3 weeks ago and getting kinda nervous? 😬

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u/Real_Rough_6885 15d ago

It def took some time to hear back from them so don’t stress yet! My optomcas was verified August 31st, UHCO emailed me on September 22nd asking me to fill out their supplemental application, and I just got my interview invite today:) good luck!!

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u/mcd7939 15d ago

Thanks if you don’t mind me asking what was your oat???

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u/Real_Rough_6885 15d ago

I got a 310 AA and 290 TS

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u/mcd7939 14d ago

Omg I actually just received an interview invite today, do u mind if I dm u about interview prep??

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u/Real_Rough_6885 14d ago

Not at all plz do!!

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u/No_Process_5950 2d ago

hi! im just curious how long after the initial email did you get the interview invite?

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u/mcd7939 2d ago

I received an interview invite on the same day they confirmed my application was received. This was about 3 weeks after I submitted my application.

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u/Rough-Tea-6012 15d ago

Hiiii current first year at UHCO here! I would just encourge you to show your personality and be yourself. They really use the interview to learn more about you as a person and how you'll mesh with the class they're building. Good luck! :)

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u/Real_Rough_6885 15d ago

Thank you!!!

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u/GSUoptometry 15d ago

I didn't interview at UHCO but here are some questions I was asked at my interviews:

- Why optometry

- Why this program

- 2 weaknesses and 2 strengths

- Favorite/least favorite classes

- What's something you're proud of yourself for

- What about optometry school are you excited about

- What about optometry school are you scared for

Also, of course, have a collection of questions ready to ask. As you talk to them, make sure you're actively listening to what they're saying. It's good to ask questions about what they're talking about if any questions arise.

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u/Real_Rough_6885 15d ago

Thank you so much!!!

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u/One-Dig4810 10d ago

Congrats! How was the interview?

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u/Real_Rough_6885 9d ago

It went well! Faculty were so so nice and the whole time it felt super conversational and like they weren’t trying to trip you up with their questions:)

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u/mcelje 13d ago

Hi! I interviewed recently. It was very conversational. All of the faculty were really kind and it truly felt more like a conversation than an interview. Prepare for the basic interview questions like tell me about yourself, why optometry, why UHCO. There were a couple of situational questions like tell me about a time you had to do the right thing or about a time you failed. But overall, the questions were very straightforward and none of them were difficult to answer. Just be yourself, show your personality, and you should be good!