This is a discussion taken from SCCO’s Facebook Group for Pre-optometry Students: Question: Has anyone ever heard of Exam Krackers? I know their audio osmosis mp3 was recommended to me but I haven’t heard much about their study materials. Has anyone used this to prepare for the OAT? Any […]
This was posted by Jason on Facebook: I used this site for my OAT studying. Unfortunately I didn’t find it until about 3 weeks before the test. But I did feel it helped me the most. The videos are very affordable and even entertaining! Here’s the link: CourseSaver.com
Taking the Kaplan course to study for the OAT may be out of budget for many students. The course can cost up to $1400 and the On Demand program can be an additional $400 for a more detailed review of either organic chemistry or physics. Although it can […]
Posted on Facebook by a pre-optometry student with follow-up comments from other pre-optometry students and Dr. Munroe: From Justin J: Top Score Pro by Scholar Ware is a program that is set up just like the real OAT. The program has three practice OATs. It is set […]
There’s not much I need to add. It’s all here: concise, accurate and complete. Even though this is about job interviewing, so much of the information translates to applicant interviewing: Here’s the link to the article: “What You’d Wish You’d Known Before Your Job Interview”
Hello Readers! Have you considered taking some time off after graduating from undergrad or are you already in a full-time position? If so, we’re here to provide you with some insight. Both of us were in the same boat a few years ago and decided to enjoy the […]
You finally decide to apply to optometry school. You make a commitment to complete your prerequisites, stay on top of your grades and take the OAT. All of your requirements seem to be complete… but what about shadowing? It’s not always a requirement for optometry school, yet all […]
I remember my interview day at SCCO like it was yesterday. I woke up three hours before my interview time, ate a big delicious breakfast, and arrived to SCCO half an hour early. So you’re probably wondering how I prepared for the interview for me to be this […]
Moving to a new state can be difficult, especially when starting doctorate school. Below are two first year student’s perspectives and advice they believe is important when moving from out of state: Being from Minnesota, there is no choice but to choose an optometry school out-of-state. The big […]
“Do I need to be a science major to apply?” This is a frequently asked question among prospective optometry students. The good news is: a major in science is not required to apply to SCCO. As long as you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school and […]
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