One of the most common questions we get from pre-optometry students revolve around one central theme: What is it really like to be an optometry student? What will my day-to-day life be like? Will I ever have time for something fun? Well, good news! We found some students to answer […]
Students face off in a battle of optometry wits and bragging rites! Here’s how AOA’s website tells the tale: War paint, team outfits, loud cheers—things got pretty serious at the Varilux® Optometry Student Bowl. Students at this annual trivia event flexed their mental muscles and showed their school pride […]
I say goodbye to quite a wonderful young man, Class of 2014’s President, Dr. Tim Ng. Tim is the creative director, editor, and well, let’s just say he was the chief person in charge of producing SCCO Admissions’ YouTube videos over the past four years. He’s got quite […]
Goodbye Class of 2014. Your class is very special to me. You’ve been the class I’ve helped the most with the admissions process. It will be your class that I remember with a special fondness. I am so proud of you. You know I love this profession, and you are […]
by Jennifer Cordell, Class of 2017 1st article in a series… Every applicant has an essay question that they absolutely loathe. It’s a question that you see other kids answer with responses that are witty, emotional, and so well written that you know that anything you try to write will […]
This continuing series features 4th year SCCO student, Daniel Brinchman, who is in his fourth rotation back home at MBKU’s University Eye Center. by Daniel Brinchman, 4th year SCCO student March 2014 Blog Entry Hello stranger, it’s been awhile. I know, I know; there’s some back-blogging I owe […]
Mario Cruz didn’t always know he wanted to be an optometrist. Like many applicants, Mario had a passion for science and helping others, but wasn’t sure exactly which occupation in healthcare was right for him. Born in Mexico, his parents brought him to America, specifically Northern Nevada, in order to provide […]
Nearly 150 elementary school children received comprehensive vision exams at Children’s Vision Day at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU), on Friday, October 11. Students from Jackson Elementary School in Santa Ana, ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade, and who failed the school-based vision screening, were transported to MBKU’s […]
This continuing series features 4th year SCCO student, Daniel Brinchman, who is in his second rotation at the VA Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. by Daniel Brinchman, 4th year SCCO student As time moves on, the seasons are changing in the desert. Hot scorching summer days are long gone, […]
This article is part of a continuing series featuring newly minted SCCO Alumni. For applicants, these stories should help you project yourself into your future in optometry and thus, help you develop tangible ways to talk about yourself and your goals in the interview. As you read this […]
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