Optometry school has become increasingly expensive, so it’s more important for students to cut costs in any way possible. For students who go to UC Berkeley, Ohio State, SUNY, or University of Houston, you can apply for for in-state residency so you can get in-state tuition for these schools! Although offered at other places, these 4 schools …
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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, …
There are not many topics that optometry students would care to discuss less than student loan debt. Aside from the few lucky ones who have a rich uncle to pick up their optometry school tab, student loans are a very real necessity of attending graduate school today and tuition rates are on the rise. But …
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Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and there are three topics you should avoid with your family: politics, religion, and corporate optometry. Let’s treat this article like the thanksgiving dinner table and avoid the first two. But just this once, we’ll break the rule on the third. Plenty of people have pretty strong opinions on corporate …
Fourth year is an exciting time in optometry school because it’s your last year before entering the real world as an OD! While every school differs in their externship selection process, externships available, number of externships required, etc., – the goal is the same. The ultimate goal of fourth year and being on externships is …
April is upon us again. You know what that means…no not Game of Thrones returning. April means it is tax season. You must navigate the mind games, gore, and oath-breaking when filing taxes for King Joffrey…I mean…Uncle Sam. As students, you don’t have to file taxes yet, unless you have income while in school. The …
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We all know that applying to optometry schools is stressful, but that isn’t the most stressful part; the most stressful part is all of the pre-planning you have to do BEFORE you are 100% accepted into the school. Being an international optometry student, I felt that I had a disadvantage as I didn’t know where …
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The Health Professions Scholarship Program, or HPSP, is probably the most recognizable military optometry program for optometry students today. The scholarship program consists of an agreement between selectees and their respective services. Scholarships can range between one and four years of educational benefits in exchange for a minimum of three years of service as a …
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During my time as the president of the Grant MacEwan Pre-Optometry Club, I found myself connecting with people, advertising the club, and explaining why they should join. The reason to join a club depends on what you want from the club, and what the club can offer you. I had asked members of many pre-optometry …
