Canadian students
Are there any other Canadian students hoping to go to the States for school?
View ArticleHow to send midterm grades?
Hey guys, so Salus requested me to send them my midterm grades. I have some questions regarding that. I know I could just email the admissions directly but they have been super slow. Anyways, if anyone...
View ArticleUIWRSO
Has anyone heard from UIWRSO? I haven't seen that many posts about RSO and was just curious if they are still giving out interviews currently. Just seeing if I should stay hopeful for staying in Texas?
View ArticleMy Chances at Optometry School
I know it's hard to give an answer without OAT scores. I'm not taking mine until summer. I'm just concerned about my gpa. I have a 3.4 overall and I don't see it moving much by the end of this...
View Article5 acceptances and torn between 2 schools
At this point I really like all of the schools I was accepted to and decided to narrow it down to NSUOCO in Oklahoma which only accepts roughly 28 students and ICO which has the largest (around 150)....
View ArticleStudying bio section - Gold Standard Books
Has anyone used the gold standard OAT or DAT books for biology? I have the big Kaplan book but ive heard they're not that great for the biosection. Currently looking for a better bio based studying...
View ArticleBiology books
What is a good separate book besides the big blue Kaplan book for biology. I just purchased Barrons AP biology from reading the good reviews but Im afraid it won't be enough. I also have mcat biology...
View ArticleHow soon to hear ICO acceptance? And financial aid question
Hey guys. So I just interviewed at ICO and they mentioned we would be able to find out acceptances the first week of April. Has anyone had the experience of hearing back sooner from them? Also does...
View ArticleStandby List PCO
Anyone else on the standby list at PCO for their traditional program for fall 2018?
View ArticleUAB or SCO?
Hello! I would like any information involving student experience and overall experience from students who attend UABSO and SCO. Can any current students out there that can lend information of their...
View ArticleOptometry Prerequisites set in stone?
Hello, While going to undergrad at Indiana University I had my heart and mind set on only attending IU for optometry school and did not look at any other prerequisites for other schools. This means...
View ArticleGetting into optometry school with average grades
Hi there! I’m a current third-year at UCLA and will be taking a gap year after graduation. My goal school is SCCO, but my science/major (psychobiology) GPA isn’t very strong - we’re talking right...
View ArticleBest Way to Get a Doctor to Let You Shadow?
Hi! I'm looking to get some shadowing experience during the school year, however, there aren't that many optometrists that practice in my area and unfortunately I have no personal connection to any of...
View ArticleApply this summer or next?
Hey everyone! So I have a question.... I'm a third year science student at my university, and I won't have my degree completed until Spring 2020 (5 years total!). I was originally planning to apply...
View ArticleDoes good grades give better paid jobs?
I have a 94.6 average and I'm probably going to go to UW Optometry. I wanted to work in Toronto and if I graduate at the top of my class, would that increase my starting pay? Should I work really hard...
View ArticleMy complete guide to Optometry applications NSUCO, Salus Scholars, UHCO, SCO
Hello everyone I wanted to write this to give those in pre-optometry or considering optometry and idea of what to expect and tips about going through the process. I wished someone had put something...
View ArticleApplicationstation background check?
Did anyone else get this? Just received an email and when I logged in to the applicationstation site and it has a $150 background check fee. The part that confuses me is the email said I was being sent...
View ArticleSCCO Class of 2022
I was just accepted into SCCO class of 2022! I'm currently waiting on my background check. How long did it take for everyone to get from the accepted to enrolled stage. Also, is there anything you guys...
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