I wanted to be an optometrist when I was only 10 years old. Why? I had some kind of weird fascination with eyeglasses and even though I didn’t need them, I was obsessed with getting a pair of my own. In my situation, having perfect eyesight was a […]
This tip came from Mallori Aschenbrenner, SCCO Class of 2013, who received the highest score on Part I of the NBEO board exams in March of 2012. She’s worth listening to: Don’t over-think the questions: I think it holds true for all types of standardized testing (including boards..eek!), […]
This is a question asked on SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students (http://www.facebook.com/groups/SCCOadmissions/). Bulleted, you will find answers from both SCCO students and Facebook Group members: Can you recommend any online websites that I can practice the OAT questions on? Thanks! “Try coursesaver.com, has some practice quizzes, but […]
This is a question asked on SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students (http://www.facebook.com/groups/SCCOadmissions/). Bulleted, you will find answers from both SCCO students and Facebook Group members: I was wondering if anyone has some tips and advice on boosting up RC score on the OAT. I know this is […]
This is a question asked on SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students (http://www.facebook.com/groups/SCCOadmissions/). Bulleted, you will find answers from both SCCO students and Facebook Group members: I’m taking the OAT tomorrow at 12:45pm, does anyone have any last minute tips or specific things I absolutely need to know. […]
This is a question asked on SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students (http://www.facebook.com/groups/SCCOadmissions/). Bulleted, you will find answers from both SCCO students and Facebook Group members: I have a question regarding the OAT. I am taking the exam in a few weeks and I am beginning to become […]
This is a question asked on SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students (http://www.facebook.com/groups/SCCOadmissions/). Bulleted, you will find answers from both SCCO students and Facebook Group members: “I am trying to prepare for the OAT, and one of the most difficult things in preparing for it is re-learning some […]
I was one of those students who had a terrible time with standardized tests. It was a classmate in optometry school who came to my aid and taught me this simple principle that changed my perspective dramatically: when you’re stumped on a standardized test question, take a deep […]
The admissions process is intimidating—it just is. Taking the OAT, submitting your application, and preparing to interview are all just plain nerve-wracking. How do you get your brain wrapped around the process? How do you strategize for smooth sailing through this bumpy ride? Better yet, can you turn […]
Eryn Kraning, Director of Admissions, SCCO
Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO