OptomCAS’ FAQ Page
OptomCAS has an FAQ page that is well organized and very informative! Take charge or your OptomCAS application process by thoroughly reviewing this page’s information: OptomCAS FAQs
Student Lawrence Yu’s Blog: Fourth Year SCCO Clinical Rotations
Second only to Graduation Day, fourth year rotations are indisputably the most exciting months in a young optometrist’s educational years. In SCCO’s Outreach clinical program, students are able to take hold of their education and customize their final year to fit their personal interests and professional goals. You […]
Life as Optometry Students: SCCO’s Tiffany Chen and Marie Braukmann
One of the most common questions we get from pre-optometry students revolve around one central theme: What is it really like to be an optometry student? What will my day-to-day life be like? Will I ever have time for something fun? Well, good news! We found some students to answer […]
“Let Us Go” Video Composed by Class of 2014 President, Dr. Tim Ng
I say goodbye to quite a wonderful young man, Class of 2014’s President, Dr. Tim Ng. Tim is the creative director, editor, and well, let’s just say he was the chief person in charge of producing SCCO Admissions’ YouTube videos over the past four years. He’s got quite […]
Our TWO Valedictorians!
Goodbye Class of 2014. Your class is very special to me. You’ve been the class I’ve helped the most with the admissions process. It will be your class that I remember with a special fondness. I am so proud of you. You know I love this profession, and you are […]
Pre-Optometry Students Inspired by Low Vision Rehab Assistant Professor, Wayne Heidle
Last Saturday, 36 students from 3 different university pre-optometry clubs (UCI, UCSD, and CSUF) gathered at Marshall B. Ketchum University to learn about SCCO and its optometry program—especially its clinical facilities. Like any other campus visit designed for a pre-optometry club, they toured the campus, heard lectures about […]
Student Spotlight: Mario Cruz, Class of 2017
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 […]
Favorite Personal Essay and Interview Question: “What Will You Bring to the Table?”
“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 […]
Class Profiles: Debunking Myths About Applicant Competitiveness
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 […]
Adventures of a 4th Year Student: Episode 3 for Daniel Brinchman
This continuing series features a 4th year SCCO student, Daniel Brinchman, who is finishing up his first rotation in Lawton, Oklahoma at the Lawton IHS Hospital optometry clinic. Here’s Episode 3: by Daniel Brinchman, 4th year SCCO student Well it’s just about time to wrap up my stay in […]
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