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Please help.
I got into both, and now I have 3 weeks to decide. Which one would you choose and why?
I got into both, and now I have 3 weeks to decide. Which one would you choose and why?
who does the surgery? Do OMDs work with the ODs there?rpames said:I have never been to SCO so I can't compare the two schools, but I will tell you about ICO. Over the next year, ICO will be completely renovating the labs and pre-clinic lab...basically the entire 3rd floor. It will be pretty nice. I'm not sure of the timeline, but they are planning to build an out patient surgery-center. I'm not saying the school is perfect, but they are planning some good things over the next couple years.
gsinccom said:who does the surgery? Do OMDs work with the ODs there?
3eb4me said:Please help.
I got into both, and now I have 3 weeks to decide. Which one would you choose and why?
sco1styear said:SCO. Great school, terrific board scores, 0% default on student loans (all graduated students have been able to pay back their loans), largest clinic in the U.S. (that is also new), terrific board scores (yes, I know I already said that but it is important), Memphis is cool, southern hospitality.
3eb4me said:Thanks. You're right about the board scores. I also like the fact the admissions office was very friendly. They sent me a Christmas Card and a free t-shirt.
SCO
I remember during my tour, that in the eye center was an OMD office?
What role does he/she play at the Eye Center, which by the way is very nice.
Opt2010 said:ICO is nice but I just hated the fact that all first years have to live in dorms. I mean, that is a small factor but it does matter. It feels like college again. Cringe. Maybe I've just lived in dorms way too long...
SCO is a lot cheaper compared to ICO (I think living expense is cheaper too), so you might want to take that into consideration.
Opt2010 said:ICO is nice but I just hated the fact that all first years have to live in dorms. I mean, that is a small factor but it does matter. It feels like college again. Cringe. Maybe I've just lived in dorms way too long...
SCO is a lot cheaper compared to ICO (I think living expense is cheaper too), so you might want to take that into consideration.
rpames said:The dorm is not required as a first year, you could live in Wisconsin and drive in everyday for all they care.
I'm not sure about the cost of living in Wisconsin, but I live off campus and am a first year at ICO. Actually, there are quite a few first years (I would guess maybe 40%?) who live off campus. Some as far as Aurora, IL, and others in the same neighborhood as ICO. I live 15 minutes from campus and love it!prettygreeneyes said:How's the cost of living in Wisconsin???