NECO vs. WesternU?

[MUS153]

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I've already been accepted at WesternU, but I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to tack on the extra expenses for a NECO interview while I'm on the east coast interviewing for ICO.

If I get into ICO I'd be there in a heartbeat, but if not... Right now it seems like NECO and WesternU are pretty controversial picks. So if given the choice, which one would you guys attend?


Thanks for your input!

MUS153

 

[nicmc]

I would choose NECO if left between the two. WesternU is a very new school, and is not accredited yet. Yes, what happened with the boards and NECO is unfortunate, but I would rather go to a school that is well-established. NECO has lost some respect, but I would be willing to bet that most optometrists and potential employers still have more respect for NECO than WesternU. I know someone will probably argue that you can get an equal education at all schools- which to be accredited you have to meet certain requirements. However, of the multiple optometrists I have shadowed, they don't see it that way. In a perfect world, they would be treated equally, but you need to take into consideration that it might matter in the job hunt where you went to school.