The Illinois College of Optometry Student Blog

The interviewing process is well underway for the ICO graduating class of 2020. Interviewing for anything, in general, can be quite nerve racking. I remember my first of six optometry school interviews and how nervous I was. By the last interview, however, I was comfortable and confident with the process. I also began to notice trends between interviews as far as what was expected. Looking back on the process, I thought I would compile a short list of advice for students who

I’ll never forget the day before my interview at ICO. It was just after 9 p.m. when the plane started to make its descent over Chicago. The sky was dark as I gazed out the tiny window, seeing nothing but my own disheveled appearance looking back at me. I hadn’t looked in a mirror all day and I didn’t realize how tired I looked or how badly my hair needed a brush. Luckily, no one was sitting next to me as I peered closer at my reflection, trying desperately to smooth out the t