Help I can't decide???!!!

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I have been accepted at UMSL and SCO for about 4 months now and am having a very difficult time deciding what to do. Both schools have aspects that I appreciate. Does anyone have any input, or feedback about how they made their decision? Did anyone have the same two choices and what was your deciding factor?

 

[SubieGuy]

I've been to four schools (including sco) since I've applied and it really depends on your own preference. SCO had a really high rate of passage on their boards because I believe one of their faculty is responsible for helping write a part of the boards and also they are restructuring their cirriculum after this upcoming year and starting in january. UMSL was impressive because of the low number of student/faculty ratio and everyone there seemed very sincere and very interested in all of the incoming students as well as the ones I met while I was there. Regardless, they all have strengths and weaknesses but you're going to get a good education and pass all the necessary tests if you have the desire and work ethic. Obviously these schools can only do so much for the students and it largely depends on your own ambitions as to what happens wherever you go.

 

[TommyGuns]

I've been to four schools (including sco) since I've applied and it really depends on your own preference. SCO had a really high rate of passage on their boards because I believe one of their faculty is responsible for helping write a part of the boards and also they are restructuring their cirriculum after this upcoming year and starting in january. UMSL was impressive because of the low number of student/faculty ratio and everyone there seemed very sincere and very interested in all of the incoming students as well as the ones I met while I was there. Regardless, they all have strengths and weaknesses but you're going to get a good education and pass all the necessary tests if you have the desire and work ethic. Obviously these schools can only do so much for the students and it largely depends on your own ambitions as to what happens wherever you go.

I totally agree. Someone from the admissions committee at one of the schools I applied to gave me a really good advice: trust your gut. If you are still having problems deciding after having looked at the strengths and weaknesses of each school, just trust your gut. That's it. In which school did you feel most comfortable when you went to your interviews? Could you see yourself excelling in such an environment? The faculty, staff, and students... were they nice? Did they make you feel welcome? How did you like the neighborhood? and so forth... Thinking about these things may help with your decision.

Like SubieGuy mentioned before, you're going to get a great education and become a solid optometrist no matter which school you attend, provided that you have the desire, motivation and initiative. Nevertheless, by choosing a school that feels "right" to you, so to speak, the next four years of your life may be a lot easier. I hope that helps. Good luck with your decision!

 

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I totally agree. Someone from the admissions committee at one of the schools I applied to gave me a really good advice: trust your gut. If you are still having problems deciding after having looked at the strengths and weaknesses of each school, just trust your gut. That's it. In which school did you feel most comfortable when you went to your interviews? Could you see yourself excelling in such an environment? The faculty, staff, and students... were they nice? Did they make you feel welcome? How did you like the neighborhood? and so forth... Thinking about these things may help with your decision.

Like SubieGuy mentioned before, you're going to get a great education and become a solid optometrist no matter which school you attend, provided that you have the desire, motivation and initiative. Nevertheless, by choosing a school that feels "right" to you, so to speak, the next four years of your life may be a lot easier. I hope that helps. Good luck with your decision!

 

[blazenmadison]

I have been accepted at UMSL and SCO for about 4 months now and am having a very difficult time deciding what to do. Both schools have aspects that I appreciate. Does anyone have any input, or feedback about how they made their decision? Did anyone have the same two choices and what was your deciding factor?

I thought SCO only gave you 30 days to make your decision, otherwise they move on to other applicants.

I chose SCO because of its tuition and scholarship. Graduate with the least amount of debt!