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New England College Of Optometry

Boston, MA

Optometry Schools | Public For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

In three minutes, give me you? (so pretty much, a open forum to talk about myself)
Is there anything that you didnt feel comfortable to write on your application, or that has changed since your application came out?
What other optometry schools did you apply to?

What was the most interesting question?

In three minutes, give me .... you?

What was the most difficult question?

Probably the three minute question.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

No responses

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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

LGA/Logan

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

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?

9 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Review over SDN questions, and walking in my heels in the airport.

What impressed you positively?

tour, presentation, how nice and welcoming the school was.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing, really. If your a girl, make sure to wear comfortable/reliable heels, there are A LOT of stairs, most girls felt the pain by the end of the day!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing.

What are your general comments?

Great time, all the other applicants were super nice. Ask your questions, cause everyone was extremely truthful. PS. the students are super nice, ask them whatever, they will answer!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

... they did a great job overall. The Admission's staff did a great job for their 1st interview sess