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    NACOR Exams No longer in BC for 2008?

    Was checking on NACOR's website for BC exam dates next year....

    Is it just me is is there no longer examinations held in province of BC in 2008?

    http://www.naco.ca/Dates_and_Venues.asp

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    I've emailed the Administrative Officers, will share my understanding once I get a reply.

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    My presumption is the exam will be held sometime in Nov 2008, in BC. Also if another date works better for you, you can take the exam in another province.
    "It's not impossible. I used to bull's-eye womp rats in my T-16 back home."


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    I wonder why NACOR is taking away the spring examination in BC..
    Not enough candidates? or simply not worth($$$) their time?


    Quote Originally Posted by Jedi View Post
    My presumption is the exam will be held sometime in Nov 2008, in BC. Also if another date works better for you, you can take the exam in another province.

    Haven't gotten any respond from NACOR yet.. will update ASAP once I get a reply....

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    Wave

    Good question. There was a friend of mine that was going to take his on a certain date in Alberta (i think that is where it was) and he couldn't because there wasn't enough people taking the test even though that was a date already stated.

    The tests are $1200.00 ( I think that is what I paid, can't remember (mommy brain) so you would think they wouldn't want to give up that $$ per person??

    Who knows eh? ahahaha <--practicing my ehhh's....lol

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    During each examinations they need to hire examiners, live C/L models, school rental fee, etc.... Then both NACOR and the provincial colleges (ONT, BC, AL, SK, MB) needs to make some $$$ from all this...

    I mean let's face it... it all boils down to money.

    But as to why BC isn't on the NACOR LIST for 2008, Heck! maybe BC's cut of the $1200 isn't enough next year, or Douglas college has increased their Rent for those two days.. hahahaha :hammer:


    STILL NO REPLY FROM NACOR!!! OMG!!! ARE THEY ON HOLIDAYS ON SOMETHING??

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    Wave hummmmm

    try this person???

    Jodi Dodds
    Chief Administrative Officer - National Examinations
    National Accreditation Committee of Opticians

    2711-83 Garry St.
    Winnipeg, MB
    R3C 4J9
    204-949-1950 - Phone
    1-866-949-1950-Toll free
    204-947-2519 - Fax
    jdodds@opticians.ca

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    I did email jdodds@opticians.ca
    cc exam@nacor.ca, mharrison@nacor.ca

    AND STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY REPLY !!

    So I'm finally fed up with the wait and called today.

    A lady/reception answered (or someone that claims which could answer all my related NACOR questions)

    I asked "Is there still going to be a NACOR examination during spring of 2008? Or would I need to travel to another province to sit for your exam?
    Cause there's no DATES for BC in 2008 on your website."

    Answer "Don't worry, a spring 2008 BC NACOR examination will definitely take place, there's a discussion regarding the exact date. "

    I asked "Why the change?? Is it to an earlier or later date in relation to spring 2007?"

    Answer "I cannot release too much info. at this time, but there's DEFINITELY a change and will be posted on the website as soon as the talks are finished.. "


    Mmm.... what TALKS?!?!?!!?!?
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    Quote Originally Posted by congee View Post
    I did email jdodds@opticians.ca
    cc exam@nacor.ca, mharrison@nacor.ca

    AND STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY REPLY !!

    So I'm finally fed up with the wait and called today.

    Welcome to the real world of optical regulatory bodies .

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    HAHAHAHAHHA :D

    FYI: STILL NO REPLY

    Quote Originally Posted by Gary View Post
    Welcome to the real world of optical regulatory bodies .

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    Just wanted to give you guys an update... never received any reply ..

    So I called and spoke with Jodi, got the same reply.. A Discussion is taking place, and no information could be given at this time.

    I'm surprised to see 390 hits on this thread... seems like a fair amount of people is interested in this topic. Has anyone else called naco??

    Care to share your info..... ?

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