SUNY College of Optometry Viewbook

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EDUCATION

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360 STUDENTS OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD

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Newly admitted students consistently have Optometry Admission Test (OAT) scores that

Newly admitted students consistently have higher GPAs than students across the nation.

Students at the College generally score higher than the national average on the National Board of

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Part I

3.4 surpass the national average.

Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) .

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NBEO Part I *†

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GPAs

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60 100 Percent Passing Percent Passing Percent Passing ’05 90 80 70 60 100 90 80 70 70 80 90 100 60 ’06

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NBEO Part II ◊

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Part I Dedication to Students’ Success The College is committed to students’ academic and professional success from the moment they inquire about our programs to graduation and beyond. To this end, the Of ce of Student Affairs offers many services: Part 2 Part I Part 2 70 80

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90  Individualized counseling programs for applicants  Individual and group tutoring services for current students  Career guidance 100 90 100 Part I

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80  Advocacy for all areas of student life  Opportunities for leadership through student programs, clubs and organizations 80

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*Through 2007, Part I was named “Basic Sciences.” In 2009, it was restructured and renamed “Applied Basic Sciences.” It was not given to rst-time takers in 2008. † In 2011, for the rst time, questions with multiple correct answers were included in the examination.

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◊ This section was restructured and renamed “Patient Assessment and Management (PAM)” in 2009. (It was formerly called

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“Clinical Sciences.”)

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°Through 2009, Part III was named “Patient Care.” In 2010, it was restructured and renamed “Clinical Skills.” ‡ In 2012, for the rst time, all candidates were required to take Part III at the NBEO national headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

— SUNY Opt Students — National Average