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    NOCE Advanced Exam

    Ok, I know that most of the posts here have been asking about the basic NOCE (or ABO Exam), and I hope you all do great! But I passed the exam last year and am now looking to the next step. Has anyone taken the Advanced exam? I'd like to hear about your experience. Thanks!
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    Congrats

    Lady Nicole,

    Congrats on your passing the basic test, and also on your desire to continue improving yourself.

    Even though there have been comments about the advanced exam being "dumbed down" from the previous Masters exam, and although I passed the old exam, I've experienced both and the new exam is a worthy exam. I don't believe it has been "dumbed down", but rather is only focusing on what is relevant in today's optical community.

    The most current pass rate for the advanced exam is very low, so the ABO commissioned the NAO to have a new review course and review book developed to assist candidates with study. The responses right now are excellent by those who have taken the test, and have the book. The rollout of the book was in September last year, and the first presentation of the review was at EXPO West. Right now, there is not enough information on the increase of % of pass rates, but I'll let you know as soon as I know anything.

    I would encourage anyone wishing to sit for the exam to contact the NAO and get the book and/or attend a review course.

    Just my 2 cents worth.

    Diane
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    Thanks Diane!

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