BUDGET MINDED: - Illinois College of Optometry
BUDGET MINDED: - Illinois College of Optometry
BUDGET MINDED: - Illinois College of Optometry
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE SUMMER PROGRAM<br />
A week-long experience at ICO for minority students<br />
<strong>Optometry</strong> has once again received<br />
superior career forecast rankings:<br />
• 2008 America’s Best Paying Jobs - Forbes.Com<br />
• 25 Best Paying Jobs - MSN Money<br />
• Best Careers 2008 - US News and World Report<br />
EYE ON STUDENTS<br />
Twenty African-American and Latino students hailing from states across the country stayed at the<br />
<strong>Illinois</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Optometry</strong> last summer as part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>College</strong>’s first “Focus on Your Future”<br />
week-long summer program.<br />
The experience <strong>of</strong>fered current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, the<br />
opportunity to explore ICO and gain insight into optometry as a career choice. They ranged in age<br />
from 19 to 28 years old.<br />
“I absolutely loved it,” remarked one participant at the end <strong>of</strong> the week. “I have gained so much ….<br />
Thank you all for such a life-changing experience.”<br />
“The students who participated in the program were passionate about optometry<br />
and excited to be here.”<br />
Teisha Johnson, Director <strong>of</strong> Admissions and Marketing (above left, center)<br />
2008 ENTERING<br />
CLASS PROFILE<br />
Applicants 966<br />
Interviewed 445<br />
Enrolled 163<br />
Mean Cumulative GPA 3.39<br />
Mean OAT (TS) 343<br />
Personal Statistics<br />
Female 107<br />
Male 56<br />
Mean Age 23<br />
Age Range 19-31<br />
Married 12<br />
Minority 75<br />
States Represented 27<br />
Foreign Countries Represented 5<br />
ICO MATTERS FALL 2008<br />
4
Change language