Pre-Optometry

The “New Normal” in Optometry School Admissions

In this strange and ever-changing time known as the “new normal,” we find that we must be both persistent and adaptive in our efforts to achieve the goals that we set for ourselves. Never has this been truer as applicants begin ramping up for the current optometry school admissions cycle. It is likely that pre-optometry

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Your guide to 3+4 programs in optometry school

When it comes to attending optometry school, each student has their own unique journey that brings them to their university. Some students may decide upon a career in optometry very early on, perhaps in high school or in their first semesters of undergraduate school. If you are confident that your passion is in eye care,

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Optometry School Stats at a Glance

The following chart lists all members of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry in the United States. For all domestic optometric educational institutions, ASCO is the academic leadership organization committed to promoting, advancing and achieving excellence in optometric education. ASCO represents optometric education and has a goal of enhancing the efforts of each institution

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If I Knew Then: Advice for Optometry School Applicants

Hi everyone! I’m Dena Colantino, and I’m a fourth-year student at UMSL School of Optometry. Let me start by saying that I am in no way an expert in the admissions process of optometry school. I can only speak to my own experiences and information I’ve gathered from friends, classmates, and members of the optometric

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The Decision: Applying for Optometry School

As a non-traditional student, I spent countless hours debating whether I should take the plunge in going back to school. I had only a few years under my belt of “real life” – paying bills, paying off debt, the “8-to-5 grind.” I was on automatic mode, going through the motions everyday only to realize that

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The Sneaky Questions of the Optometry School Interview

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, I have some helpful hints that I’m happy to share with you as you begin your interview journey.

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