Okay, so far my new studying methods are producing results *crosses fingers*. I read over what was lectured that day and then I keep on making study guides for them. By the time the exams rolls around, I have already read the material more than twice. Repetition is everything!
So far our exam schedule has been one exam every other week, and two exams ever other week. But after this week...it will be 2 exams and proficiences EVERY WEEK. Increase stress levels and pre-hypertensive state??? YES. Ironically, we are learning to measure our blood pressure, and carotid bruits in clinical medicine lab. I have experience measuring blood pressure already, but for the purpose of this lab, they way SCCO teaches you will prepare you for the exact way that they want you do it for for the BOARDS.
My blogs will be short and straight forward for the next couple of weeks, due to the hectic schedule. Please ask me any questions! I will try to comment back as soon as possible!!! Happy September!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Optometry admissions Interviews
I received this comment awhile back and I thought I would answer it. I apologize for not answering in a timely manner!
"hi! how were your interviews when applying to schools? overall were they daunting? more comfortable than you anticipated? how many per school? how did you prepare?"
I only applied to two schools. I got an interview with the school of my choice, which was SCCO. The other school I applied to was UHCO. I only applied to UHCO for my parents.
SCCO Interviews
Very difficult interview compared to most optometry schools. The reason for this is because they have an academic criteria and a interview criteria that composes your overall score for admission into the school., They are seeking well rounded students who are not only academically capable of completing optometry school, but are socialable, compassionate, and well-spoked students/doctors.
I would say it was daunting for me. It took me 3 weeks to prepare for this interview. I went to an Admissions workshop at SCCO in the summer to help guide me, with the types of questions and how to answer questions in a specific format. I had my family and boyfriend tape me in a mock interview with them so that I could view my body language, facial expressions, tonality, posture, and overall presence. Always remember to smile! I went over numerous potential questions and wrote out my answers, and would recite them in a mirror. I also did a lot of research about both schools I applied to; a lot of questions can arise from here.
On the day of my interview, I was very nervous at the beginning, but once I felt comfortable, I took control of the conversation, and I felt at ease and was no longer nervous.
At UHCO, I heard a lot of rumors. A true one that I know, is that their interviews are not as challenging as SCCO. SCCO is known for having difficult interview processes. UHCO, most likely if you get and interview, you get in, 51% chance. Their interviews are more of conversations about yourself.
In my interview at SCCO, I was asked an ethical questions and questions about professionalism.
You want to wear a suit, ladies and gentlemen. You want to bring your best and look your best. Have fun, but remain calm and professional. Know and research the school you are applying to, this is expected of you.
I hope this helps!
"hi! how were your interviews when applying to schools? overall were they daunting? more comfortable than you anticipated? how many per school? how did you prepare?"
I only applied to two schools. I got an interview with the school of my choice, which was SCCO. The other school I applied to was UHCO. I only applied to UHCO for my parents.
SCCO Interviews
Very difficult interview compared to most optometry schools. The reason for this is because they have an academic criteria and a interview criteria that composes your overall score for admission into the school., They are seeking well rounded students who are not only academically capable of completing optometry school, but are socialable, compassionate, and well-spoked students/doctors.
I would say it was daunting for me. It took me 3 weeks to prepare for this interview. I went to an Admissions workshop at SCCO in the summer to help guide me, with the types of questions and how to answer questions in a specific format. I had my family and boyfriend tape me in a mock interview with them so that I could view my body language, facial expressions, tonality, posture, and overall presence. Always remember to smile! I went over numerous potential questions and wrote out my answers, and would recite them in a mirror. I also did a lot of research about both schools I applied to; a lot of questions can arise from here.
On the day of my interview, I was very nervous at the beginning, but once I felt comfortable, I took control of the conversation, and I felt at ease and was no longer nervous.
At UHCO, I heard a lot of rumors. A true one that I know, is that their interviews are not as challenging as SCCO. SCCO is known for having difficult interview processes. UHCO, most likely if you get and interview, you get in, 51% chance. Their interviews are more of conversations about yourself.
In my interview at SCCO, I was asked an ethical questions and questions about professionalism.
You want to wear a suit, ladies and gentlemen. You want to bring your best and look your best. Have fun, but remain calm and professional. Know and research the school you are applying to, this is expected of you.
I hope this helps!
Phew!
First midterm of second year--->success! Studying a little bit everyday does pay off. I think that was the least stressed I have ever been since I started optometry school for an exam!!! It felt great! I went out, I baked a cake, worked on a slideshow, watched some netflix movies, etc. :)
The rest of this week has felt like a vacation to me, minus going to school. I guess because this weekend is labor day weekend, so I feel a little lazy. I have still been studying for the next midterm. I actually look forward to studying this weekend! Sounds nerdy, but it's nice to just study at your own pace without having to drive to school and sit in lectures.
In clinical methods II lab, we have added the evaluations of phorias and vergences using risley prisms. At first, I was a bit nervous and confused about the process. Everything is always difficult at first, for example retinoscopy. Initially, retinoscopy was very difficult to learn. Now I can ret someone is about 3-5 minutes, depending on their RX. Practice is everything!
I hope everyone enjoys their Labor day weekend!
The rest of this week has felt like a vacation to me, minus going to school. I guess because this weekend is labor day weekend, so I feel a little lazy. I have still been studying for the next midterm. I actually look forward to studying this weekend! Sounds nerdy, but it's nice to just study at your own pace without having to drive to school and sit in lectures.
In clinical methods II lab, we have added the evaluations of phorias and vergences using risley prisms. At first, I was a bit nervous and confused about the process. Everything is always difficult at first, for example retinoscopy. Initially, retinoscopy was very difficult to learn. Now I can ret someone is about 3-5 minutes, depending on their RX. Practice is everything!
I hope everyone enjoys their Labor day weekend!
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