AOA Compass
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AOA's New Online Tool Guides You Step-by-Step from College to Career
Introducing Compass, the AOA’s new interactive online tool to help you easily navigate the journey from student to practitioner.
Compass helps you:
- Ace national board exams
- Find career opportunities
- Explore residency options
- Apply for state licensure
- Prepare for practice
Simply log in, select a step, and personalize anytime, anywhere you have Internet access. It’s that easy! Start charting your course now, and let Compass guide you every step of the way. Use your AOA/AOSA member ID to login* and start exploring Compass today at compass.aoa.org.
*Your password is your six-digit birthday (MMDDYY).
"With the help of the AOSA leadership, we have created an amazing online, comprehensive resource for students. This tool will guide students through the steps required to succeed in optometry school, prepare for graduation, and thrive in practice."
Shalu Pal, O.D., Southern California College of Optometry, 2004
"The AOA has long provided students the important resources needed to navigate the process of becoming a doctor. AOA Compass is a contemporary online roadmap that really brings these resources to life by providing students the exact information they need when they need it."
Geoffrey Goodfellow, O.D., Illinois College of Optometry, 2001