"Experience" Section in OptomCas Entry?
Should the "Description/Key Responsibilities" under Experiences be in bullet point format or in paragraph form? Would it be appropriate to copy and paste the description I have in my CV for the positions?
View ArticleExtracurriculars
Hello, im applying to suny optometry year 2020 and my cuny undergrad school wasnt the best and there was no optometry club or anything like that. I have good gpa but what concerns me is...
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Class of 2024
With OPTOMCAS being open and applications and interviews being held, can this the post we have to post stats? Thanks!! GOOD LUC TO EVERYONE APPLYING THIS CYCLE Date OptomCAS submitted: Date verified:...
View ArticleHow early is early?
With OptomCAS opening a few weeks ago and a lot of schools working on a rolling admissions basis, I was wondering how early most people submit their applications to be considered "early" for...
View ArticleOAT PIN Optomcas Application
I took my OAT a month ago but I will be retaking in Oct. Im about to submit my application and each schools asks if you have a scheduled test to enter the date and your OAT pin. I want to enter a date...
View ArticleJuly 2019 Experience OAT
Hi everyone! I just recently took my OAT and I wanted to share my feedback on it and my advice on sections. I have benefitted from all the wonderful advice that I received here so I wanted to give my 2...
View ArticleLetter of Recommendation
I have 40 shadow hours with a doctor do you think it is good enough to ask for a letter? I did the shadowing through a program at their health center and the max was 40 hours.
View ArticleOptomCAS Achievements Sections
I am struggling a bit with this section to add things other than just the Dean's List. Could I add certifications under awards? Ex: certified vision screener, or certification from a leadership program...
View ArticleCalculus at Community College?
Noticed that taking calculus at a University costs way too much and should probably go to a community college for a cheaper alternative. Would most schools accept it??
View ArticleKYCO NBEO SCORES
Heard someone connected to KYCO say their Part 1 NBEO PASS RATE (first time) was 51%. If someone can confirm or deny it would be helpful
View ArticleChances- low OAT & high GPA?
Hi. I have recently taken my OAT and didn't do as well as I would've hoped. I ended up getting a 300 TS and 310 AA. I have a 3.9 GPA in undergrad with many extracurriculars and optometric experience,...
View ArticleOAT Prep
Hey, for those who have taken the OAT: were there a lot questions with choices such as "all the above", "none of the above" or a combination of like " A and B" or "A and C"? I always get tricked up on...
View ArticleOAT experience - 2019
Hello everyone, I just wanted to provide list of my experiences that i had while preparing for the OAT examination. I read through multiple forums on this site before taking the exam, and i really...
View ArticleLetter of Recommendation Nova
This is a somewhat strange question but it has been worrying me so I thought I would ask it here/get others' opinion: I want to apply to Nova, and it is one of my top choices. I have been having issues...
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FIRST TIME SHADOWING!
Tomorrow will be my first day shadowing a Optometrist. What are the do's and dont's? I know not to disrupt the doctor with questions when they are with a patient. I know it should be good to ask...
View Articleclass of 2023!
With OPTOMCAS being open and applications and interviews being held, can this the post we have to post stats? Thanks!! Date OptomCAS submitted: Date verified: OAT Scores: Major: GPA: Extracurricular...
View ArticleCalling all incoming OD students for fall 2019!
Hey everyone, congrats on your acceptances into OD school. I wanted to let everyone on this forum know that I'm selling my Heine Diagnostic kit (basically brand new, with all parts and original boxing...
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New optometry school in developement
Tusculum University given approval to offer Doctor of Optometry Tusculum University’s Niswonger College of Optometry will soon be receiving more recognition, now that the University has been...
View ArticleOAT Prep
How does the OAT Cracker compare to the actual OAT? I am currently using DAT Bootcamp but I wanted something that stimulates the actual exam
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