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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?

5 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Extracurricular activities?
How will you work with a patient that does not speak your language?
Why optometry and what lead you to this decision?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

It was a personal question and was emotionally difficult for me.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

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?

Logan

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

3 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN

What impressed you positively?

The campus felt homey and hogwarts like. I love seeing patients first semester and the many clinic locations. Research is huge here and they pay for your mission trip the 3rd year if you're in VOSH.

What impressed you negatively?

Facilities are old and small, they try very hard to sell the school, expensive city to live in,

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There were 2 different interviews. You'll be in there till 2:30.

What are your general comments?

Very nice college but concern about their reputation.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses