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buying OAT materials
I did not do well in my OAT, mostly because I did not study well before taking it. I was wondering if any of you are wanting to sell their OAT materials. I also was wondering what the OAT big Kaplan...
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Group for discussions about optometry residency programs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/optometryresidency/
View ArticleSUNY 2018
For all those who have decided to go to SUNY, post here so we can get to know each other!
View Articletoo late to apply for suny?
I won't be taking my OAT until the 20th of November, and I'm still getting my LOR in. gpa/science gpa 3.36/3.57, 90 hours shadowing experience, what are my chances of getting into SUNY?
View ArticleProfile of the 2013 Optometry Entering Class
For those applicants trying to figure out "What are my chances?", you might find this helpful: http://www.opted.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Profile-of-the-Entering-Class-2013.pdf And if you want to...
View ArticleCompetitive Schools
Hi, I'm on the edge of deciding an optometry school for myself. I just wonder if anyone can name some of particular schools that are competitive? and expensive? low passing rate? safe? Thanks
View ArticleTake a W or a 2.6?
I am a sophomore at UW. This quarter I started taking calculus based physics. Although the usual route for pre-health students at UW is to take algebra based physics, for my major it is recommended to...
View ArticleOAT prep strategy
Does anyone out there have any thought or suggestions on how they would approach preparing for the OAT if they were in my shoes? I have scheduled to take it on January 6th and can''t start studying...
View Article3rd time applying//3rd OAT attempt, please help!
Here are my scores from the 3rd attempt with my previous score noted... Bio (was 210, 240): 270 Chem (was 240, 260): 310 Ochem (was 270, 280): 320 Read Comp (was 350, 340): 330 Physics (was 210, 240):...
View ArticleUhco
Howdy! Has anyone applied to UHCO and NOT heard back yet? I know many people with interview invites from UHCO, so I am very concerned. My application was mailed off by OptomCAS on 9/5 and I did call...
View ArticleAmount of studying in optometry school.
Could a current optometry student give me an idea of a basic day in optometry school? About how much do you study on an average day?
View ArticleOnline Prerequisite Courses
Do all the optometry schools accept online prerequisites, such as psychology, or statistics? I took an AP Statistics course in high school and got college credit for it, but I am assuming that will not...
View ArticleSCO or IUSO?
Hello all, I posted this question in the Optometry forum, but I thought I might as well ask some pre-optometry students their opinions, as well. I've been accepted to SCO and IUSO and am trying to...
View ArticleMistake in coursework section of app, OptomCAS calculated the mistake!
Just a day after submitting my application, I got an email that told me my GPA had been calculated and my application was approved to be sent out. I checked over the gpa calculations and noticed that...
View ArticleInterview at SALUS/ PCO!
Hi all! Has anyone interviewed at Salus and is able to describe, with some level of detail, how the interview was orchestrated? All I know is that it is an closed interview, and that the last part of...
View Article"Hold" Status because of missing requirements?
Hi, Is it normal for schools to place you on "hold" until all your requirements are turned in? For example, you attended your interview but all your rec. letters are not turned in yet. Do schools...
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What is everyone doing to prepare for interviews? I have three coming up in the next two weeks and I'm not entirely sure what I should be doing. I'll probably spend some time reviewing my notes about...
View ArticleIs my chances of getting into Optometry school good or bad?
Hello everyone, My name is Logan and I have no idea if my chances of getting into Optometry school are good or bad to be honest. I have researched individual sites to look up their averages but I am...
View Articleopto school stuff
I wanted to know when is the earliest time i can apply aka when does the cycle open up?? i am i jr currently and about to start spring semester....i got lors...etc..am i missing anything. also what is...
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Deciding between ICO & PCO - please help!
Hi all I have interviewed at both ICO and PCO. I need help deciding between the two. If anyone has interviewed at both and can offer their thoughts, I would greatly appreciate it. Also, if anyone...
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