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OAT Reading Comprehension: Preparation Advice from OAT Test Takers

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on July 31, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

These are answers to a question a student who is preparing to take the OAT had about how to best prepare for the Reading Comprehension section.  It is taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students: Question:  So I’m having trouble studying for the reading comprehension section of the OAT.  […]

Adventures of a 4th Year Student: Episode 2 for Daniel Brinchman

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on July 19, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

This continuing series features a 4th year SCCO student, Daniel Brinchman, who is off to his first rotation in Lawton, Oklahoma at the Lawton IHS Hospital optometry clinic. Here’s Episode #2: by Daniel Brinchman, 4th year SCCO student   See what kind of weird stuff shows up when you get […]

OAT Preparation: SCCO’s FAQ

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on July 12, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

What follows are highlights from the FAQ I formatted for those preparing to take the OAT. For the complete downloadable PDF of this FAQ, click here: FAQ About OAT Preparation and Scores How does SCCO consider OAT scores? How should I prepare to take the OAT? The OAT (Optometry […]

Faces of SCCO: Meet Dr. Julie Schornack

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on July 9, 2013 • ( 1 Comment )

Faces of SCCO is a series featuring various members of SCCO’s campus community. Meet Dr. Julie Schornack, Vice President and Dean of Clinical Affairs.  She is also an associate professor.  Dr. Schornack joined SCCO in 1986.  She grew up in Chicago and earned her B.S. and B.A. degrees from […]

Poll: How SCCO’s Incoming Students Prepared to Take the OAT

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on July 1, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Judging from the number of hits on blog topics related to OAT preparation, it’s a popular topic right now.  I thought this information might be helpful:  how SCCO’s incoming class (last season) prepared for taking the OAT. Here are Polled results from SCCO’s incoming class for Fall 2013: OAT Preparation Questionnaire […]

Faces of SCCO: Meet Dr. Melissa Vydelingum

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on July 1, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Faces of SCCO is a series featuring various members of SCCO’s campus community. Dr. Melissa Vydelingum is an Assistant Professor at SCCO. She graduated from the University of California Irvine in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in biology.  She earned her Doctor of Optometry (OD) from SCCO in 2010. […]

Adventures of a 4th Year Student: Episode 1 for Daniel Brinchman

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on June 26, 2013 • ( 1 Comment )

As part of SCCO’s Clinical Outreach program and beginning in the summer quarter of each year, 4th year students begin their first of four clinical rotations.  This clinical program consists of 81 sites all over the U.S., with some sites in Canada, Japan, and Guam. Sites can be […]

Eye Care Center Spotlight: Dr. David Sendrowski

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on June 10, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

This video is the next in a continuing YouTube series, Eye Care Center Spotlight, which  features various aspects of SCCO’s on-campus Eye Care Center (ECC).  The series will help potential students learn about the Eye Care Center and what it has to offer in clinical education.  Learn about the facility, […]

Benefits of Belonging to a Pre-optometry Club

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on June 10, 2013 • ( 2 Comments )

If you want to strengthen your application and demonstrate your commitment to your future profession, joining the pre-optometry club on your campus is a no-brainer!  Come interview time when you’re asked whether you’ve been a member of your undergrad’s pre-optometry club, you will not have a defensible answer […]

Eye Care Center Spotlight: Dr. Julie Schornack

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on May 27, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

This is the first episode in a new YouTube series, “Eye Care Center Spotlight,” which  features various aspects of SCCO’s on-campus Eye Care Center.  The series will help potential students learn about the Eye Care Center and what it has to offer in clinical education.  Learn about the […]

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