View Poll Results: How did you study for the ABO?

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  • Self Study (books, videos etc)

    9 47.37%
  • Took ABO after optical college education course

    4 21.05%
  • City wide group class

    1 5.26%
  • Review course at national conferences

    0 0%
  • Other (please list)

    5 26.32%
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Thread: How did you study for ABO ?

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    Bad address email on file optigoddess's Avatar
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    Question How did you study for ABO ?

    This subject came up at work today and I was just curious as to how you all studied for the ABO.

    Thanks!

    Karen

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    Master OptiBoarder BobV's Avatar
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    Bought a couple of books, studied for a while, then took the test.

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    That Boy Ain't Right Blake's Avatar
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    You mean you're supposed to study for it!? (just kidding)

    My references for the ABO exam consisted mostly of the Lenscrafters training books (known as quality fitting and adjusting and quality inspection program), enhanced by whatever wisdom I picked up on Optiboard ;-)
    As a matter of fact, it was this board that got me interested in ABO certification.


    Blake

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    OptiBoard Professional UFRich's Avatar
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    Self study. Most of the test is learned through your everyday job if you are trained properly in the field.

    UFRICH:cheers:

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    sub specie aeternitatis Pete Hanlin's Avatar
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    During my first year in the lab ('89), I had access to some Pearle training material. Between the info in those booklets, and asking annoying questions around the shop, I had no problem scoring in the high 90% range on the test.

    Then again, I actually enjoy taking standardized tests. I understand some of the prep courses are really good for those who dread tests of this type.
    Pete Hanlin, ABOM
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    Essilor of America

    http://linkedin.com/in/pete-hanlin-72a3a74

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    I got hold of some old test questions...

    Now that I know pete got 90% I am truly impressed:D

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