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New England College Of Optometry

Boston, MA

Optometry Schools | Public For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe your time management skills.
How did you get through a difficult class?
What was a difficult time in your life and how did you get through it?

What was the most interesting question?

Most questions were typical. Why optometry, what's the scope of your experience, how did you get through your most difficult class?

What was the most difficult question?

Explain your time management skills.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hilton Back Bay

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

10 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN feedback, college's website, practice questions

What impressed you positively?

The current students seem to be happy with their choice

What impressed you negatively?

The location of the clinics, cost of living

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How expensive it is to park in Boston

What are your general comments?

I liked the school but I found my interviewer to be somewhat dry. It was difficult to gauge his impression of me. I thought the school was beautiful and the clinics were modern, but not close enough to campus.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses