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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

Student Interview: What extracurricular activities did you participate in? What leadership roles did you have?
What do you consider to be your biggest success and failure and why?
Why Optometry and why NECO?

What was the most interesting question?

If I were to use one word to describe you in front of the panel, what would that word be?

What was the most difficult question?

None are hard as long as you prepare!
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

55 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?

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?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

Logan

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

463 Beacon

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read the school's brochure and read your personal statement because they have it.

What impressed you positively?

Enthusiasm from the staff and students.

What impressed you negatively?

The expensive area and the weather seems a bit rough.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That there were 2 interviews. I didn't really mind because the are laid back. There are so many colleges around Back Bay Boston with a large amount of college students roaming around the streets.

What are your general comments?

I got accepted to NECO and they are looking for humanitarians and people with passion/commitment to optometry. Feel free to PM me with any questions and I'll respond asap.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses