Here’s an article from OptometryStudents.com that I endorse. It is written by Sydni Davis who will be a first year student at UMSL College of Optometry, matriculating Fall 2018. THE DO’S Be specific. You are allowed about 4,500 characters to write your essay. This does not leave much room […]
Being part of a pre-optometry club is a great way to get plugged into your future profession, learn about the various optometry educational programs, and learn about how to make yourself a competitive applicant. Pre-optometry clubs attract students who are not familiar with optometry. There’s wisdom in the movie line, […]
Here’s a post taken from Student Doctor Dot Net where a successful OAT test-taker outlines her strategy of how she prepared before and even on test day. Realize I have no way to validate this information; I am simply reposting what she self-reported in this online forum. As […]
The Class Profile for the current first year class is located in the section entitled, “Most Requested FAQs.” I’m taking this opportunity to share class profile information and to debunk some of the myths and false conclusions drawn from this class profile information: “Does SCCO actively recruit female […]
To prepare for the interview, shadowing is the single most important experience you will need. The story you tell about your shadowing experience should be the key element of your response to that first interview question, “Why do you want to be an optometrist?” I see it year […]
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. […]
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 […]
A comprehensive resource researched and written by optometry students for pre-optometry students, OptometryStudents.com is one-stop shopping! There is an entire section JUST for pre-optometry students. Here’s a screenshot of the home page. Use the pull down menu under “Content” to find the pages designed for pre-optometry students: Here’s a […]
Recently revised, I offer up our time-honored formula for success, 10 Steps . Eryn Kraning, Director of Admissions, and myself, Dr. Jane Ann Munroe, Assistant Dean of Admissions, make up the admissions advising team here at MBKU. These are objectives you should aim for! I wrote the first […]
Wouldn’t you like to start every exam by knowing the first question ahead of time? Of course you would! When it comes to the applicant interview, I know what the first question will be—best of all, I can tell you ahead of time so you can prepare. It’s […]
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