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Blind Artists Display Work in Fullerton

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on November 16, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

This article appeared in the Orange County Register: Blind Artists Display Work in Fullerton By Courtney Perkes: Anthony Sanaee’s eyes are dark and expressive, like the mesmerizing eyes he creates with a charcoal pencil.  At his desk pushed against the window in his Laguna Hills bedroom, Sanaee hunches […]

Smile, Eye-Contact, Handshake: Essential Ingredients

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on November 12, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

There are three things that anyone can do to make any human interaction go more smoothly:  smile, make eye contact, and offer a firm handshake.  I thought about ending this article after that first sentence because it seems self-explanatory.  Apparently it’s not because I see so many applicants […]

Filmed Applicant Interview

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on November 7, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

Still our most popular video series on SCCO’s Admissions YouTube channel, the Applicant Interview (five part series) is a great resource for those preparing to interview.  It is an unscripted reenactment of an actual interview with two of SCCO faculty members who are regular interview panelists.  In this […]

Elevator Pitch–You Need One!

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on November 6, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

You’re kicking back at a BBQ enjoying leisurely time with friends and family. Your uncle sits down next to you and asks, “So, what are you doing with yourself nowadays?” Your mind jolts into high gear and your heart pounds as you think about your busy and stressful […]

Accessing Practice OATs

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on October 31, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

This is a discussion taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students.  Students talk about how to access practice OAT tests. Question:   I was wondering where is the best place to take OAT practice tests? Answer #1:  I would go to the local university library and head straight […]

Tips for the Standardized Test: Students’ Perspectives

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on October 30, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

This is a discussion taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students.    Students talk about methods to improve scores on standardized tests, (i.e. the OAT).   Question:   I have trouble taking standardized tests.  They psych me out!  I’m worried about doing well on the OAT.   Any suggestions for […]

Planning a Study Schedule for the OAT

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on October 29, 2012 • ( 1 Comment )

This is a discussion taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students.   Various methods of how to plan study time for the OAT are discussed. Question:   I’m curious to know how people scheduled their time to study within 2-3 months or less. With my situation, I will […]

Free Website O Chem OAT Review

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on October 29, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

This is advice given from a pre-optometry student on SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students. If anyone wants a great FREE website to review Organic Chemistry, check this out:  http://ochem.jsd.claremont.edu/tutorials.htm  Simple videos, but they improved my comprehension of what the reactions really mean (easier to remember!).

Trick o’ Treat in MBKU’s Student Affairs

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on October 26, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

Each year the Office of Student Affairs prepares an array of homemade goodies for a Halloween buffet table! Students weary from studying for finals come through between classes.  Campus-community little ones are encouraged to dress up in costumes and join in on the trick or treating too.  It’s […]

OAT Scheduling Advice

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on October 16, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

This is a discussion taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students: Question:  I have a question regarding scheduling an appointment to take the OAT exam. I read the ASCO OAT Guide and just wanted to get clarification on how long this process actually takes. First we apply to […]

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