How to Ace Your Optometry School Interview

About this episode

The episode provides strategies for pre-optometry students to prepare for their school interviews.

Getting accepted into optometry school involves much more than strong grades and a competitive GPA. Interviews allow schools to evaluate communication skills, professionalism, maturity, and a student’s passion for patient care. During a recent episode of the Depth Perception Podcast, Dr. Svetlana Nunez and Dr. Douglas Akidi shared practical strategies to help pre-optometry students feel more prepared and confident during the interview process. Telling Your Story Effectively One of the most common interview questions is, “Tell me about yourself.” While simple on the surface, this question often sets the tone for the rest of the interview. According to Dr. Akidi, applicants should avoid listing accomplishments mechanically and instead focus on telling a concise story that explains how they discovered optometry and why they are passionate about the profession.  Dr. Nunez discussed how personal experiences, patient interactions, or shadowing opportunities can help shape a memorable answer. Schools want to hear genuine stories that reflect growth, curiosity, and commitment to patient care rather than rehearsed responses. The Importance of Shadowing and Experience Another…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Svetlana Nunez, Dr. Douglas Akidi

Topics covered

• optometry school interview
• communication skills
• patient care
• shadowing experience
• interview preparation

Keywords

• optometry
• interview tips
• patient care
• shadowing
• communication skills

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Organizations: Depth Perception Podcast

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