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Our Inaugural Preview Day

Preview Day.
Preview Day.
Preview Day.
Preview Day.
Preview Day.
Preview Day.
Introducing a new program for prospective and pre-optometry students.

On Saturday, September 9th, we had our first ever “Preview Day” led by Ardi Samonte, Associate Director of Admissions. The purpose of this inaugural program was to give more applicants and pre-optometry students the ability to visit our school. We had about 30 students and their family visit for a total of just over 60 people in attendance.

Andrea Huerta (c/o 2022) traveled from Fresno to give the keynote, and our Berkeley Student Ambassadors took the attendees on a tour and gave a short demo in the preclinic. Prospective students were given a presentation on admissions by Ardi while parents and guests learned about department and campus support from Morgan McClure and Sandhya Andrews. Vanessa Morales (c/o 2024) and her parents also presented on their journey. Drs. Mike Hoffshire, Ruth Shoge, and Mika Moy welcomed the group and answered questions throughout the duration of the event.

A big thank you to the ASAO Team for making Preview Day happen, and congratulations on the new program’s success!