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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?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

Do you think you will have any problems adjusting to optometry school?
Tell me about yourself.
What did you learn from you previous work experiences that you can apply to optometry?

What was the most interesting question?

The questions were all general interview questions. Nothing was particularily difficult or interesting.

What was the most difficult question?

What is your favorite book and why.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

BOS

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

463 Beacon St. Guest House

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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?

Read school materials. Thought about questions I wanted to ask the interviewer.

What impressed you positively?

The students and faculty were very friendly. Even though there was a big group interviewing, they took the time to talk to everyone.

What impressed you negatively?

The school facilities seem a little cramped.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I should have bought a Boston guide book and planned things to do in my free time.

What are your general comments?

The interview experience was great. I was very impressed with the clinic that we visited. I stayed at the Beacon St. Guest House and it was a great location. I left 10 minutes before the interview and got there in plenty of time.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses