Student Blogs - New England College of Optometry Skip to main site navigation Student Blogs Popular Blogs We encourage you to view all of our student blogs, which provide more insight into the day-to-day world of an OD student.  Below are some of the most popular blogs. All Student Blogs Advice from an NBEO High Scorer 1) Stick to a study method that works for you, don’t reinvent the process now. 2) Start studying early, I started in mid-October to allow for enough time to review all of the topical areas for the exam. Read the Blog How to Write a Wicked Awesome Personal Statement Today I want to reach out to those prospective students out there who are trying to tackle the ever-daunting personal statement. Read the Blog What surprised me about NECO When starting a competitive graduate program, I was extremely wary of a cutthroat environment. I was pleased to find that NECO could not be any further from that. My class is full of kind, supportive people who want to see others do well. Read the Blog EYE-Q Podcast In October 2024, NECO launched a new video podcast series called EYE-Q: NECO Students in Conversation. The premiere episode focused on the reality of living in Boston as a student at NECO: finding an apartment and a roommate, transportation issues, Boston’s unpredictable weather, and everything in between. The podcast is an honest discussion that seeks to answer questions that are important to prospective students. EYE-Q Podcast Learn more about us. Request Information Apply Take a virtual tour of NECO