ICO alternate list
I was wondering how many applicants were placed on the alternate list for class of 2022. Any advice or past experiences from previous applicants? Thank you
View ArticleRejection after interview?
Hi, has anyone been rejected after an interview this cycle? If so, did the school elaborate on why you were rejected?
View ArticleRetaking OAT after acceptance??
Hi I got accepted to an Optometry school with my current OAT score and accepted the offer but before the acceptance I was scheduled to retake the exam. My question is if I retook the exam and scored...
View ArticleIAUPR
Hello everyone! Just want to know if anyone has heard of IAUPR for class of 2018?
View ArticleAnyone heard of someone getting accepted for the following year if a class...
Just curious if this was something that has happened when classes start to get too large but the school would like to accept you. I couldn't find any info elsewhere. For example, someone applies for...
View ArticleUC Berkeley Interview
Hi does anyone know how Berkeley's interview is? The traditional interview and the MMIs? Also I heard there is a group activity?? If anyone knows any details please let me know!
View ArticleWhat health insurance are you guys getting for school?
I currently do not have one. I'm going to SCCO and it looks like it doesn't provide health insurance coverage from school. Any suggestions on good and low rate student insurance? I'm not sure if...
View ArticlePersonal Statement Help
I am starting to write my personal statement which and im having trouble with what I should include. My gpa is low at 3.0 and after graduating this semester it should be 3.1. I know that grad schools...
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 ArticleCanadian Optometry Income
Hello all! Sorry, for the long question, but I hope some can lend an ear and give me some insight. I have been researching Optometry for a very long time, and of particular concern is the income of...
View Articledo Optometry schools reward reinvention?
Hi everyone! I am just looking for some insight that I haven't found a thread on, so I am just going to ask! Do Optometry schools reward reinvention? I am seriously considering a career in Optometry...
View ArticlePre-Optometry Students: PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING
Since there are many questions that are frequently asked, we can have this thread to answer most of them. BRAND NEW Pre-Optometry Students (or if you're contemplating going into optometry): 1) For...
View ArticleQuestion about application process
So I was wondering when would I start my application on the OptomCas? If I plan to apply for getting into fall of 2019? Does starting an application get deleted when new cycles begin or are they saved...
View ArticleBigger schools vs Smaller schools w regards to turnaround time
Hi everyone, I was wondering if schools with a smaller number of applicants and smaller class size generally take longer to offer students interviews than a larger school with more applicants? Or is...
View ArticleShould I graduate early, or add on a minor?
I'm pretty new to this website, and to the idea of going into optometry. I have the opportunity to graduate with a bachelor's in biology a year early, thus possibly starting my journey through...
View ArticleMCPHS INTERVIEW
Hey guys! can anyone tell me what kind of interview questions will come up at MCPHS? and how did the interview day go over all? any help would be greatly appreciated
View ArticleSchool cashed my deposit check two days after I notified them I was withdrawing
Should I ask for it to be refunded? And I should mention, they confirmed over email my withdrawal
View ArticleMCPHS
Hi, I am currently going through the application process for Optometry school and just recently interviewed at MCPHS. I have looked all over this forum for opinions from current MCPHS optometry...
View ArticleSUNY Students living in NYC
I'm having trouble finding a thread about this so I thought it would be a good idea to create a thread for the SUNY class of 2022 =) Current students who go to SUNY... 1)Where in NYC do you reside? 2)...
View ArticleConcerned about tuition - what are some good schools to apply for out of state?
My current line up from first to last preference: 1. NOVA 2. SCO 3. NECO 4. SUNY 5. PCO (salus) 6. MCPHS I just took the OAT and waiting to hear back. Haven't interviewed yet but did receive an...
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