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New England College Of Optometry

Boston, MA

Optometry Schools | Private For-Profit

Application Cycle: 2010-11

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Very nice college but concern about their reputation.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why optometry and what lead you to this decision?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN

What was the most difficult question?

It was a personal question and was emotionally difficult for me.

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.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great