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Western or SCCO invites
I was going through the 2014 acceptances and I barely saw any acceptances from Western or SCCO. I thought that was pretty odd. I understand that this year SCCO started their interviews in December as...
View ArticleSUNY, ICO or SCCO?
I'm currently deciding between SUNY, ICO and SCCO. I need help maybe from current students about their programs and which provides better clinical experience and externships. If this helps I am a...
View Articlenothing from mcphs...?
have anyone heard from mcphs? not even a confirmation email from them for submitting my application. i applied early january. so is this normal for them ?
View ArticleWill I get in Optometry school with low GPA?
Hello! My first post here, and I need some guidance.. I am going to give you cliff notes of my story: Major: Cell and Molecular Biology Overall GPA: 2.3 (I know, it's low - read on) Expecting GPA when...
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 ArticleThinking about Optometry, Would I be considered "In the running"?
Hello Everybody, I am a senior this year taking a gap year. I have been shadowing many health professions, posting in the different forums, and have taken an interest in optometry. I am not sure how...
View ArticleDo I stand a chance?
Hello all. I was just looking for some insight on what the reality is of what I'm working with as an applicant, and where I truly stand on getting my foot in the door for an interview. I have both a...
View ArticleFree! Optometry Board Review Questions (see link)
Hey Guys, You should check out this facebook page to help study for board exams, just click "like" to get questions daily: https://www.facebook.com/EyeQDoctorforMedicalStudents Its a great website...
View ArticleChoosing a school dilemma! (Indiana Univ or Western U?)
Hey y'all, I was wondering if anyone could put their two cents in which school they think would be better in the long run. I've been accepted to both IUSO and WesternU. IUSO has a solid program and...
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High-School student needing advice:
Hey guys, I am currently an upcoming senior in highschool, and I am very interested in entering the optometry field. I had a couple of questions if you guys don't mind asking 1) Is there a site where...
View ArticleAm I too late?
Writing has not been a strength of mine, especially when it comes to talking about myself. I am currently struggling on fixing my personal statement so that it is less boring. The rest of my...
View ArticleOAT Destroyer vs. Chad's Videos?
Hey guys, I already took my OAT once and got a 300 AA. I have interview invites from PCO and MCPHS. I got waitlisted at SUNY and SCO due to the OAT exam and they want me to re-take it before their...
View ArticleUIWRSO 2014
I just turned in my paperwork and paid the deposit for UIWRSO 2014! Is anyone else here attending RSO next fall? Is there a Facebook page made for the class? I am excited to get down to San Antonio and...
View Article< 3.0 GPA for CSUF Pre-Health Post Bacc
Has anyone applied to CSUF's (California State University, Fullerton) Pre-Health Professions Certificate Program with less than the 3.0 GPA minimum? I am cutting it close and I'm not sure if I should...
View ArticleShould I take OAT end of March instead of end of feb?
Hi guys, It is my first time taking an OAT for this cycle to apply and I am pretty nervous and feel like I am not ready for taking OAT on feb. I planned to take it end of Feb due to some schools with...
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berkeley?
Any body hear anything from berkeley yet? I see on their facebook that they've been calling people. Is it over? I haven't even received an email yet either.
View ArticleDo I have shot at getting interview & ultimately acceptance?
Hello All! This is super long so please bear with me. I seek this forum's advice since I have a lack of guidance and unsure of where to look for information. I have been interested in optometry for at...
View ArticleNeed a confidence boost
So I received an email from IAUPR saying I have been selected for a Skype interview, and if I would like to come in person, that can be arranged as well. I am from PA and was wondering if doing a Skype...
View ArticleReaction rate and the equilibrium rate
the equilibrium rate involves the constant, K, such as the eq constant = [products]/[reactants] How does that k relate to Gibbs free energy? Do you simply plug it into the equation -RTlnK? I'm just...
View ArticleNova supplemental application
For both supplemental questions (why did you choose NOVA and what will you do if you don't matriculate?), are they really supposed to be 500 words minimum and 1500 words max?? The questions seem...
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