Mario Cruz didn’t always know he wanted to be an optometrist. Like many applicants, Mario had a passion for science and helping others, but wasn’t sure exactly which occupation in healthcare was right for him. Born in Mexico, his parents brought him to America, specifically Northern Nevada, in order to provide […]
“You don’t know what you don’t know.” Nobody knows for sure who said it— it is wisdom often overlooked. I’m remembering back about 34 years ago: despite all the reading I’d done to prepare myself to be a new mother, I was overwhelmed with taking care of a […]
Here’s a TERRIFIC series of articles written by Jade McLachlin, a pre-optometry student and founding officer for the Grant MacEwan Pre-Optometry Club, at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. She goes into great detail in this article series: Part I: Courses and Registering to Take the OAT Part II: Studying […]
SCCO at Marshall B. Ketchum University is proud to announce a new program to assist pre-optometry students seeking shadowing experience. It’s been a long time in the making! Shadowing is key to both deciding if optometry is right for you and preparing to interview. Through this shadowing program […]
As you prepare to interview, having a vision for how you want to practice optometry is key. Most applicants limit their perspective of optometry by considering it solely in its traditional clinical context, meaning they think of their future solely in terms of delivering patient care. This is […]
This article is part of a continuing series featuring newly minted SCCO Alumni. For applicants, these stories should help you project yourself into your future in optometry and thus, help you develop tangible ways to talk about yourself and your goals in the interview. As you read this […]
I can’t recommend this site more highly! It’s a website designed by optometry students for optometry students (and pre-optometry students) with an invaluable peer perspective. To hear information in a voice that comes from both pre-optometry students and current optometry students goes a long way toward helping you […]
“What contribution do you hope to make to our optometry program and to the optometric profession?” is a question you will most likely to be asked during the application process. How do you answer a question like this? More importantly, why do admissions officers ask this question? What […]
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 […]
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