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New England College Of Optometry

Boston, MA

Optometry Schools | Private For-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

9 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?

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.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

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.

How did you prepare for the interview?

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

What was the most difficult question?

What is your favorite book and why.

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.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

10 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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes