Midwestern- CCO interview
Hi could anyone provide some insight on how the CCO interview went? I know its MMI style, but I was more so wondering how the day went and what you did from the start of the day to the end. How many...
View ArticleAre these considered science classes for OPTOMCAS?
hey guys! I’m trying to figure out my scienc gpa but I’m not sure if my psychology and nutrition classes count as part of the science gpa?
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Degrees of Debt: Credible.com Reveals Which Graduate Degrees Saddle Students with the Most Debt Relative to Income Worst debt ratio for all careers & destined to get worse when the new schools...
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SCO waitlist/recent acceptance thread
Hey guys! I was recently accepted on SCO's waitlist since the class is already full with deposits. Anyone else on the waitlist? Or planning on going somewhere else / dropping your spot? Also, does...
View ArticleUsing Interfolio with Optomcas?
I'm taking 2 gap years and planning on applying to optometry schools next cycle. In the FAQs page, Optomcas says that it allows for the use of letter services. I was planning on using Interfolio to...
View ArticleHow much harder is Dentistry than Optometry?
I am talking about in terms of the DAT/OAT, dental/optometry school, and the boards.
View ArticleOptician as a backup instead of Optometrist?
So I was looking at the medicine careers and I thought that if you don't get accepted to a school because of your boards score or your GPA then how would becoming an optician work out? Do they require...
View ArticleQuestion about Retake
hey guys! I wanted to retake my Orgo 1 class over the summer but the class I took at my university is 4 credits. And I was thinking of taking it at another university over the summer to save a little...
View ArticleICO waitlist
Anyone else on the ICO waitlist? How much longer until they make final decisions?
View ArticlePros and Cons of Optometry, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medical Doctors and Chiropracti
Guys, lets list all the pros and cons of each of these careers. This will help biology majors choose what is good for them. 1) Optometry Pros= Make decent money ($100k/ year), very less stress,...
View ArticleOptometric Tech advantage for admissions?
How do schools generally view Optometric tech positions? Should shadowing be considered separate from it?
View ArticleDoes having a BA instead of BS matter?
hey guys, so I was originally a biology major but I switched to having a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies so I can graduate. I couldn’t afford to pay excess credit surcharges. I also completed all the...
View ArticlePUCO waitlist (oregon)
Hi, I interviewed end of last year(Oct 2017) and received an email stating that I've been placed on the alternate list. Is the alternate list different from a waitlait? Has anyone heard back from...
View ArticleSCCO alternate list
I've been on the alternate list for SCCO since my interview in December, I know they do the entire interview process and then formulate the waitlist. In December they said we'd know our spot on the...
View ArticleKaplan OAT Materials FOR SALE!
Hello All, I have been accepted for the 2018-2019 cycle and I have no use for my Kaplan OAT materials. I found that Kaplan really helped me with both the content and testing strategy for the OAT....
View ArticleGap year before optometry school?
So I am currently a sophomore in undergrad and have been wondering if taking a gap year after graduating is a good idea. The reason I’m asking is because in the next two years of undergrad I plan on...
View ArticleApplication Advice
Hello! I'm planning on applying to optometry school this summer and I'm a bit worried. I started off undergrad very very strong but junior year took a toll on me. My recent grades are unimpressive. My...
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11000th Will I Get in? Post
Hi Guys, This is my first post. i've been lurking for years ! I've been stressing out for far too long (freshman year day 1 to be exact) about my application and I finally apply this summer. I've...
View ArticleSlit Lamp and BIO Lenses
I'm looking for advice on purchasing my first set of slit lamp lenses. As of right now, we are required to purchase a 20D (or other equivalent BIO lens) and a 90D/super field. I am aware of the specs...
View ArticleGeneral Interview questions
What are some of the most general interview questions that are likely to pop up during the interview? I would like to start preparing for it for my next year's application and in the case I get granted...
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