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Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO): Registration site for the OAT (Optometry Admission Test). This site includes links to U.S. schools and colleges of optometry.

Since each optometry school may have slightly different admissions criteria, applicants should contact each school and/or college to which they are interested in applying.  Most optometry schools and colleges require applicants to complete an application, write a personal essay; submit transcripts from colleges attended by the applicant; take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) and submit scores; provide letters of recommendation; participate in a personal interview; and demonstrate experience or exposure to the field of optometry.