What is shadowing an optometrist like?
I am a college freshman and I am going to try to shadow an optometrist over winter break, but I have no clue what it's like. What would I be doing? How should I dress? What can I expect? Thanks!
View Article3.0 GPA requirement
When schools specify that the GPA requirement is a 3.0 are they talking about cumulative or science GPA?
View ArticleApplying next summer, general questions
Im currently a jr in undergrad and plan on applying this upcoming summer. I want to submit my application early in the cylce, but I have a few general questions. When should I open up an optomCAS...
View ArticleInterview at ICO without OAT
Hi, has anybody heard about ICO sending out interviews without OAT scores? If so, does anyone know what that process is like
View ArticleAnybody else get an interview before taking the OAT?
I got an interview for ICO before I took the OAT. I just took the OAT last week and I only got under 300 in one section. Overall: 320 Total Science:320 Reading: 340 Chem: 330 Organic: 310 BIO: 290 PHY:...
View ArticleICO vs SCO
How much money would I approximately save over the 4 years if I chose SCO over ICO including all equipment and boarding, etc.? I'd be paying out of state tuition at SCO. After the first year, am I...
View ArticleMCPHS optometry living in Worcester
I am going to be attending the optometry school at MCPHS next year and I am wondering how bad the winter in Worcester is? Dose the snow make it difficult for students to get to class? I am hoping to...
View ArticleAccepted ICO with turners scholarship and free one year dorm..
Who knew I would get accepted to all the schools I applied to. -.- I have horrible GPA. Lol 3.0 GpA 330/330 OAT. Anyways I got accepted to ICO today with turners scholarship(2.5k/yr) and free double...
View ArticleICO conditional acceptance
I got an acceptance letter from ICO, but it states that my acceptance is conditional and the conditional is that during my first year I will have no quarters with less than 2.25 GPA. And after the...
View ArticleWaiting for Waterloo
I won't be applying until summer 2019, however, I am wondering about the admissions process to Waterloo and their waiting game? (I am a Canadian student so based on the difference in cost Waterloo will...
View ArticleApplication Questions
Some questions: 1. Is applying December to early January "late", or "middle" of the cycle? How long is the wait for interviews assuming everything is in within that timeframe? 2. I heard once you take...
View ArticlePre optometry or Pre Med
Hello, I am currently a senior in high school. For the past 5 years I have been obsessed with the idea of being an optometrist. I have studied, researched, shadowed and am currently enrolled in a pre...
View ArticleUndergraduate for optometry
What are good schools to take up undergraduate studies for pre optometry? Does it matter where I go to undergrad. Can anyone now in optometry school tell me where they went to undergrad. I absolutely...
View ArticleOptometry Essay Revision
Please can someone be kind enough to review my optometry personal statement for me and give me any honest opinions. Thanks in advance.
View ArticleWanting to learn Optometry Info
Hello SDN! I’m a freshman in high school and I’ve been thinking of pursuing a career in optometry. I know I may be a bit young of thinking of life time career choices, but I am passionate and confident...
View ArticleIs it too late to apply?
Hey guys, Just wondering if applying in the month of December is considered too late? I know Optomcas can take a little while to verify you application. Just want to know your thoughts.
View ArticleHow to Prep for Interview
Hi, I have my first interview at ICO in a week and have no idea where to start. Any advice or resources would be really helpful! How should I be preparing?
View ArticlePersonal Statement Question
Is it ok to use the shorthand "OD" in your personal statement? And if so, when I am referring to plural it's "ODs" right?
View ArticleHow many interviews should I accept? Anyone have experience getting rejected...
I've underestimated how expensive flying out for interviews is but I also want to be on the safe side for acceptances. For context, I think I am on the lower side in terms of stats. I have a higher oat...
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