Does a letter of rec from a Psychology professor count as a science?
Hi, so I'm going to be a senior this fall and I want to apply to optometry school this summer. I am struggling to find letters of recommendation. I was thinking of asking my previous psychology...
View ArticleWestern vs. Midwestern (AZCOPT)
Hello, I am torn between these two schools and I need some input in which school I should attend. I was accepted into both and I can commute to Western and thus saving some money, but I was impressed...
View ArticleCan't find a science letter of rec
I am planning on applying for optometry school this summer. However, I am having a lot of trouble finding a letter of rec from a science professor. I go to a really big school and most of my science...
View ArticleOptomCAS Question
Hey, I could use all the help and suggestions you have to offer since I am coming from a school with no optometry club/advisors. Would there be any advantage to submitting transcripts and evaluations...
View ArticleWhat does a strong applicant for SUNY look like?
Is a 3.62 GPA strong enough for SUNY optometry? I still did not take my OATs.
View ArticlePhysics help!!
hello! I am writing my exam in a month and I am struggling a lot with Physics. I have been using DAT Bootcamp for preparing for the exam but I feel like the physics section is not helping me that much....
View ArticleMCPHS? Pros vs Cons?
I just wanted to hear everyones opinions about MCPHS optometry. (especially current students!)
View ArticleOAT or GRE?
1.) I do not know much about the GRE and I was wondering what you guys know about the test. 2.) I would have to re-take the OAT and score entirely different. I am not confident in the entire test...
View ArticleWhat is the OAT score I should aim for with my stats?
B.S in Microbiology and Cell Science from UF GPA: 3.94 Experience: Optometric Technician at a private practice for ~1 year Shadowing experience: 50 hrs w/ Low Vision and Primary Care Treasurer of...
View ArticleRetinal Coloboma
This might sound like a dumb question but I have poor vision in my left eye due to retinal coloboma, which cannot be fully corrected to 20/20. I am starting optometry school in the fall and was...
View ArticleOAT re-take advice needed
Hi Everyone! I'm looking for any guidance/insight/advice from fellow OAT "re-takers" . I used Crack the OAT before and wasn't happy with it overall when I got to the real test and compared the content....
View ArticleHospital Volunteer
I will be applying to volunteer at a local hospital! Is there a specific department I should volunteer with?
View ArticleDo I have a chance?
My cumulative GPA right now is around a 3.1. Science GPA is a 2.8 but this is with my university calculations. Does optomcas calculate our grades from if we retook a class? I got a D then got a B when...
View ArticleOptomCas 2019
Does anyone know when the OptomCas application opens for 2019? I tried looking it up and the website says that last year it opened on June 28th. Some optometry school websites say that the application...
View ArticleUHCO Waitlist
I’ve been waitlisted at UHCO since March 24th, should I just give up at this point with UHCO?
View ArticleDo I even have a chance?
OptomCAS calculated: cGPA = 2.91 sGPA = 2.66 I just want to know if I even have a chance. I take my OAT on the 20th of this month and I am pretty sure I can get well over 300 if I continue to slave...
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Chance of being accepted
Hi everyone I submitted my OptomCas application in the beginning of November, but I just took my OAT today. I was wondering what you think my chances of being accepted are. I already interviewed at UAB...
View ArticleRejected from Optometry School
Does anyone know of anyone who has been rejected from optometry school? I feel like all I hear from this forum are people who are never offered an interview, are accepted, or waitlisted. I was just...
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