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Standardized Tests and OAT Preparation

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on September 4, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

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 […]

How DO You Eat an Elephant?

By Jane Ann Munroe, OD, Assistant Dean of Admissions, SCCO on August 31, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

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 […]

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