Pre-Optometry School

I thought about going back to school long before my life became a melodramatic episode of some cheap sit-com. I was going to go to a physician assistant program. I figured out what I was going to do, I told everyone what I was going to...

Preface: This article was written when I was not accepted into optometry school in 2014. Luckily for me, I was accepted into Nova in 2015 (I am currently an OD2 student and I could not be happier!). For those of you who are applying or...

There comes a time in every optometry applicant's life when they come face-to-face with the all-encompassing interview. It can be a fearful time, especially if you're prone to over-talking when nervous (ahem, that would be me). Thankfully,...

What is Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) and what does it have to offer? This time last year I had all of my schools lined up: I had done the research, created spreadsheets with program specifics, and began working on essays. It...

Sydni Davis, an incoming first year at UMSL College of Optometry, shares her insight on the dreaded optometry school application essay! She's got some great gems in here that anyone applying to optometry school should take to heart to...