Pre-验光
Since optometry involves quite a bit of science, a major in 生物学 or 化学 会是个不错的选择吗.
Be sure to discuss your post-graduate plans with your SAU advisor so that you construct a plan of study that satisfies your major – no matter what it is – 和 为读研做准备.
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When it comes to your undergraduate 教育, take your first step with SAU. Our excellent faculty 和 programs will prepare you for what comes next, whether it is stepping into a career or graduate studies.
The requirements for optometry school include courses in biology, 化学, 和 physics that prepare you to work with the delicate structure of the eye. Although the exact course requirements differ for each program, many optometry programs require the following courses for admission:
•一年普通生物学+实验室(BIOL 1999,200)
•一年普通化学+实验室(化学105、106)
• One year Organic 化学 + lab (CHEM 207, 208, 209, 210)
•生物化学(CHEM 319)
•一年物理+实验室(物理203,204)
微生物学(BIOL 251)
•统计(STAT 213)
•微积分(数学191)
Individual optometry programs may have additional requirements, 包括心理学, 社会学, 和/或英语作文.
The entrance exam for optometry school is the OAT (验光 Admission Test). To enter an optometry graduate program in the fall semester after graduation, you should take the OAT during the spring of your junior year. It's beneficial to complete these additional courses prior to taking the OAT:
•生物多样性(BIOL 201)
•一年的人体解剖学 & 生理学(BIOL 230, 232)
•寿命 & 发展(PSYC 212)
•遗传学(BIOL 303)
•生态学(BIOL 307)
如果你的专业是生物或化学, you will get a solid foundation in those sciences as well as physics, which is usually required for admission into any 验光 program. 我们开设了许多心理学课程, 社会学, 英语作文, 哪些也是必需的.
和, we suggest you complete some electives -- such as biodiversity 和 genetics -- before taking the 验光 Admissions Test. Your SAU advisor will help plan a course of study that meets your needs 和 goals.
Our undergraduate 化学 和 生物学 programs prepare students exceedingly well for graduate studies. 事实上, we have alumni attending the Illinois College of 验光 和 the Southern College of 验光, 并在玛丽安大学攻读医学课程, 南伊利诺伊大学, 芝加哥的伊利诺伊大学, 爱荷华大学, 科罗拉多大学医学院, 得梅因大学, 堪萨斯城医学和生物科学大学, 和洛基维斯塔大学.
Our programs also prepare you for a professional career. 我们有校友从事研发工作, 农业, 联合医疗专业, 教育, 和更多的.
在圣. Ambrose, you get an 教育 grounded in the Liberal Arts 和 Catholic Intellectual Tradition. 这意味着作为SAU竞技宝app下载的一员, 你将面临批判性思考的挑战, 了解课堂之外的世界, 并参与校园和四城的活动. 你可以加入一个校园组织, 接受学生领导的角色, 指导一位崭露头角的年轻科学家, or get h和s-on experience by completing a professional internship.
奖学金及助学金
St. Ambrose offers excellent scholarships 和 grants, work-study 和 other financial aid options! Full-time students may be eligible based on your strong academic performance in college, your talent in fine arts or athletics or your demonstrated financial need as determined by the 免费申请联邦学生援助(FAFSA). SAU的FAFSA学校代码是001889.
在校园
基于优秀的奖学金
4.平均绩点:24,000美元
3.75-3.平均绩点99:22,000美元
3.0-3.平均绩点749:20,000美元
2.5-2.平均绩点99分:18000美元
2.0-2.平均绩点:14000美元
如果GPA是2.0-2.49, additional documents 和 review required for admission.
在校外
基于优秀的奖学金
4.o平均绩点:17000美元
3.75-3.平均绩点99:16000美元
3.0-3.749 gpa: 15000美元
2.5-2.平均绩点99:14000美元
2.0-2.平均绩点:13000美元
如果GPA是2.0-2.49, additional documents 和 review required for admission.
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Fr. 韦尔奇校友奖学金: 每年500美元
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天主教传统奖学金: 每年1000美元
Students with Catholic religious denomination or plans to graduate from Catholic high school
少数奖学金: 每年500美元
种族多元化学生
体育奖学金: 不同
业绩与能力
美术奖学金: 不同
在音乐、美术和戏剧方面的表现和能力
信仰学习正义校园事工奖学金: 每年$2,000
Recognition of involvement in church 和 community service 和 interest in strengthening faith 和 growing as a leader in campus ministry
奖学金由未加权的GPA决定, 和 are renewable for four years of undergraduate student. Increases in scholarship awards due to change in GPA will be reviewed until March 1.
Grants are money that you don't repay, 和 they can come from government or private sources. SAU receives all financial aid funds directly - including loans 和 grants - then applies them to your account: once in the fall term 和 once in the spring term. Grants can be used to cover your tuition, books, 和 housing costs. 你必须每学年申请助学金. If you have any loan funds in excess of your costs, you may receive a refund. If you are a first-time borrower, there is a 30-day hold on your first disbursement. For all of these grants, you must complete the Free Application 免费申请联邦学生援助(FAFSA) 一有空位就去.
爱荷华州学费补助金
才有资格 爱荷华州学费补助金, you must be a resident of Iowa as defined by the State Board of Regents 和 currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate degree program at an eligible Iowa college or university (SAU is eligible). Iowa College Aid administers need-based college financial aid for Iowans, 比如爱荷华学费补助.
奖金:最高7500美元
联邦佩尔助学金
Awarded to students of the highest need based on how much your family can contribute to your 教育. 美国.S. 教育部设定了一个门槛. 然后，当你提交你的 免费申请联邦学生资助 (FAFSA), it computes where you l和 within that threshold 和 determines if you qualify for the grant 和 for how much.
奖金:最高6895美元
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
你必须 提交FAFSA 有资格获得佩尔助学金. 此补助金以先到者为准, first-served basis to students who have submitted all required documents for review 和 in time for the review to be complete. 如果你有资格获得佩尔助学金或SEOG, the awards will appear on your financial aid award letter.
奖金:最高400美元
联邦工作研究
必须确保校园就业.
奖:2560美元
Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College 和 Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
Provides aid to students intending to teach in a high-need field at a school that serves low-income families (as determined by the U.S. 教育部或州教育机构). 查看标准和所有细节.
奖励:最高4000美元
There are many opportunities to receive scholarships from outside sources, here are a few websites to begin researching your options:
Another tip: Next time you're on campus, check out the bulletin board outside 学生财务服务 where we post more flyers 和 applications for outside scholarships.