Anyone accepted with a lot of retakes? Please help:/
Hey guys! So I know that a high OAT score can help with a low gpa. But I was wondering if anyone here has a lot of retakes in courses like myself:/ my optomcas GPA for both cumulative and science would...
View ArticleInterviews at SUNY & PCO
I have interviews at both PCO & SUNY next week (my first interviews ever). I was wondering if anyone who interviewed at either of these schools could give me some information as to what these two...
View ArticleEthical Issues in Optometry?
Hello! I'm prepping for more interview questions and wanted to know of some common ethical issues optometrists face. One that I can think of deals with billing insurance/patients for photos when the...
View ArticleBenefits of applying early
I have heard its generally a good idea to apply early, but never really known the exact reasons why? Does anyone know what are the benefits of applying early and what is so terrible about applying...
View ArticleOAT weighed more than GPA
Hey guys! So I came across an OAT study guide that I found online and it said that some schools weigh the OAT more heavily than GPA. I understand that all aspects of an application is important but I...
View Article1st Time using OptomCAS, a bit confused about credits
Hello! This cycle is my first time applying to American Optometry Schools and I'm a bit confused about how credits are calculated. I went to the University of Toronto and credits were semester based...
View ArticleUsing Interfolio with Optomcas?
I'm taking 2 gap years and planning on applying to optometry schools next cycle. In the FAQs page, Optomcas says that it allows for the use of letter services. I was planning on using Interfolio to...
View ArticleIs MCPHS a good optometry school?
What have been some of your challenges with the school and/or living in Worcester? Is the program good and do you learn? Do you think it is an easier school than most optometry schools? Why or why not?
View ArticleSCCO vs OSU
I got accepted to both (SCCO and OSU) and I'm having a hard time choosing... They are both great, but maybe some opinions on either would help my decision. Thanks!
View ArticleInterview attire
Hey! What do males wear to optometry school interviews? How about females? Thanks
View ArticleWhen to apply...
When have you guys taken the OAT's and applied to optometry schools? When is usually most of their deadlines to apply? And when can you expect interviews/acceptance?
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How long does it take for OptomCAS to confirm recieved transcripts?
I sent transcript requests to my two schools over a week ago, and both schools "printed" my transcripts the next day. Does anyone know if it's normal for OptomCAS to take some time to update the status...
View ArticleDoes anyone know if IAUPR is still accepting applications?
i was wondering if anyone knew anything about the Puerto Rico optometry school after the whole hurricane. It definitely doesn't look too good there and I heard the universities suffered some damage. I...
View ArticleIs $24K tuition difference a lot to consider?
I got into two schools that I really wanted to go. (Cali and Chicago) However, tuitions for those schools go for around 160k for 4 years while other schools like Nova would be 136k. Living in Florida...
View ArticleHow do schools inform you regarding OAT retake?
Hey guys, please please help me out here. I want to know, how do schools let you know that you should retake the OAT? I am assuming they email you? but is it possible that they invite you for an...
View ArticleWhat to wear to Interview
I am currently preparing for my optometry school interviews and have been reading some posts regarding what to wear to an optometry school interview as a girl. I was planning on wearing either dress...
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Puerto Rico Optometry School
Hey guys! I figured I'll start a thread for those of us applying to IAUPR this cycle Applying to grad schools can be hella stressful but hopefully we can help each other out through the process
View Articlehow accurate is the estimated cost of attendance sheet?
I was accepted to two schools that I wanted to attend. I was leaning towards to midwestern until I compared the estimated cost of attendance sheets. SCCO in California is estimated 60k~65k (41k...
View ArticleInterviews at PCO,SUNY, NOVA
Hey everyone, I just had my optometry school interviews recently. I decided to share my experiences because the forums I read really helped preparing me for my interviews, but were a bit old. It's true...
View ArticleRetake or not?
I got a C- in my freshman year Biology lab 1 class. Do i have to retake that class?
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