Are there any specific instructions for evaluators on how to write the letter?
One of my evaluators had been asking me this. When she asked me a couple weeks ago I mentioned it would probably best to do an introductory portion, how she knows me and how I've worked, and how that...
View ArticleOptomcas Transcript service
Just wondering if anyone has previously used the transcript service offered by Optomcas.. Wanted to know how accurate the service was, if the transcripts were correctly transferred, how long it took...
View ArticleICO Interview
Hi! I have an interview at ICO soon, and I am trying to gather information from experiences of those who interviewed this cycle. If you guys could share your interview experiences, it would really...
View ArticleUCBSO Transcript Status?
So I submitted my application to Berkeley today and just got an e-mail that reads "Offical Trascripts Received by OptomCAS- No." I'm just a bit confused, since on my OptomCAS portal it says that my...
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Optometry Textbooks
Good morning I’ve been accepted into the entering class of 2018 at UIWRSO and I was wondering what specific textbooks (from any optometry school would probably work) have first years used recently?...
View ArticleSalus Interview Invitation Details
Hey everyone! This thread is for anyone who has received a Salus interview invite so far (accepted or not) I was wondering if someone could please share with me what the interview email looks like? I...
View ArticleAnyone hear from ICO?
I had interviewed over 2 weeks ago (Second week of November). I was told there would be a letter sent with a decision. Another option was to call and ask for a status update, however, I haven't been...
View ArticleIAUPR
Hello everyone! Just want to know if anyone has heard of IAUPR for class of 2018?
View ArticleHow is my 2018 Application School line up? for out-of-state/non-traditional...
Hey all, The OptomCas will be open soon! I'm getting ready to work on my application. These are the schools that I will be applying. Just want to check if they are safe schools for me to apply. I hear...
View ArticleGetting placed on a waitlist for INTERVIEW
Hey guys, so I found out today that I am placed on the waitlist for interview at MCPHS has this ever happened to anyone and what exactly does this mean? How long does it take to be taken off the...
View ArticleBringing a guest to the interview
Hi all! For those of you that have already interviewed, how common is it to bring guests? I have my first interview coming up, and I'm excited! The school asked me if I wanted to bring a guest, and I...
View ArticleDO NOT BECOME AN OPTOMETRIST!! Believe me, I wanted to be one too!
If you are pursuing this path toward optometry school, already accepted or even are in optometry school now, this is for you. This is my first SDN post so I thought I would make it count. Don't write...
View ArticleWhere is everyone going for Optometry School? Put in your vote!
Hey y'all! I was just curious to see where everyone has decided to attend Optometry school for those of you who have made your final decision! I know theres already a thread where people are listing...
View ArticlePost Grad?
Graduated with 2.95 gpa. Should I pursue a master's to increase my stats then apply to optometry school? or should I just do really good on the OAT and apply without doing a master's?
View ArticleHow to request letter of recommendation from pre-health advisor?
I have met with her two or three times over my two and a half years at my college. I should I approach asking her for a letter of recommendation. I never developed a relationship with any of my...
View ArticleOAT Physics
I'm using chad's videos to review concepts, and chad's questions + OAT destroyer for practice but most of the questions are calculation-based and I really hate that, I always run out of time doing...
View ArticleShould I apply or wait
I took the OAT back in June but I had super bad test anxiety and ended up with a 270... I was very disappointed in myself and I am definitely going to take it again. My GPA is a 3.5 and I want to apply...
View ArticleApply or not?
2.95 gpa 350 AA 340 TS Year of Optometric experience and other experiences not related to optometry 120 hours of volunteering. On the Pre-optometry club e-board
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