Optometry school decision 2021

[-Michael]

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Hi, I am a Canadian student trying to make a decision between NSU, MCPH, NECO and IAUPR. Theres obviously many factors that are involved ,but my two main are overall cost (in terms of living + tuition) and the education I will receive (in terms of pass rates for board exam, good professors, a overall good program that wouldn't kick you out right away if any problems occur, a small class is always better, a good study environment). Big or small, any advice would help ! Thank you.

 

[sop2023]

Hmm, from my past experiences talking to current optometrists, I would focus on NSU (NOVA) or NECO. here's a thread that I found comparing the two Nova vs NECO, and https://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/davie-fl/boston-ma/55000 comparing the cost of living. Boston is about 35% more expensive than Florida but it may be most similar to what you're used to living in Canada. If you're looking for a change in scenery, NSU/NOVA can give you that (the climate is similar to the one at IAUPR). ALso, I would highly recommend comparing the board rates at all schools, especially the first exam. But NECO is located in a beautiful setting surrounded by so much history

 

[sop2023]

National Board of Examiners in Optometry Yearly Performance Report – ASCO Yeah NSU did much better than NECO on boards which may be reflective of their curriculum + the class is smaller (about 50 less students) so I would assume there's a good teacher to student ratio

 

[-Michael]

Hmm, from my past experiences talking to current optometrists, I would focus on NSU (NOVA) or NECO. here's a thread that I found comparing the two Nova vs NECO, and https://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/davie-fl/boston-ma/55000 comparing the cost of living. Boston is about 35% more expensive than Florida but it may be most similar to what you're used to living in Canada. If you're looking for a change in scenery, NSU/NOVA can give you that (the climate is similar to the one at IAUPR). ALso, I would highly recommend comparing the board rates at all schools, especially the first exam. But NECO is located in a beautiful setting surrounded by so much history

Thank you so much, I appreciate this.