PCO vs. NECO
Hi everyone! I was accepted to both PCO and NECO a little over a month ago and put my deposit down on both because I got my acceptances at different times and also because I am possibly the most...
View ArticleShould I just stick to therapy?
I am a full-time vision therapist and I've wanted to be an optometrist for my entire career. Not too mention I'm 35 years old. But I've always gone to college half-time or part-time because my finances...
View Articleopto salary..?
So im shadowing an optometrist, she is making it seem like she doesn't make anything like she talks about..im worried about how much monthly do optometrist make? seriously any help here. consider taxes..
View Articleoptometry time line
When is the opening date to apply to optometry school and can you tell me what i should have done by then? ive seen multiple different answers so im confused.
View ArticleOptomCAS GPA
I have noticed many people say their GPA calculation changed on OptomCAS after paying , I was just wondering was there a significant change? Does it typically increase or decrease?
View ArticleNBEO Pass Rates for ICO and NECO
Can anyone provide the NBEO results and pass rates for NECO and ICO? I have been looking everywhere but would like the most up to date information to help in my admission decision. Anything would help....
View Articlecanadian student, low gpa help
im a ubc student with a gpa around 60%. im finishing up my fourth year and i may take an extra year to pull up my gpa. im hoping for it go up to 63ish by the time i graduate. im looking into apply to...
View ArticleTypical day of a first or second year?
Would someone be able to give me an idea of a typical day in Optometry school for a first or second year student? How many hours in class, studying, sleep, etc... Thank you very much.
View ArticleNECO Pros and Cons
Hi all, I was hoping to get some opinions on NECO from either current students or anyone who has visited there or heard of anything. Specific pros and cons about: the school, program, class size, city,...
View ArticleICO Pros and Cons
Hi all, I was hoping to get some opinions on ICO from either current students or anyone who has visited there or heard of anything. Specific pros and cons about: the school, program, class size, city,...
View ArticleWesternU Alternative
Has anyone been chosen off the alternative list at WesternU yet? Does anyone know how long the list is or what the chances of getting off it is? thanks!
View ArticleAre you happy at ICO/PCO/NECO?
I want to know if current students are genuinely happy. Everyone I meet at these schools seem to go on and on about how everyone is super nice and willing to help each other, how there is a great...
View ArticleURGENT: how to input retake courses to optomcas
Hi guys, I am submitting my grades into optomcas. Just a real QUICK URGENT question about this: If I got C on my first attempt at microbiology and received an A on my second attempt, I know that I put...
View ArticleWhat are my chances? Should I retake the OAT?
Hi all, I'm seeking advice on whether I should retake my OAT or not. I'm planning to apply for the upcoming cycle when applications open again in June. I'm very iffy because my GPA is not the greatest...
View ArticlePCO waiting/stand by List
Hey guys, I interview PCO last week and I found out today that I m on on "stand by". Does anyone know how the processes works? Also are there more people like me on the wait-list here? Is there...
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Canadians applying to UK Optom
Hi There, I am a student in Ontario and I plan on applying to Optometry in the UK (England and Scotland) and Ireland. I have dual citizenship so that will help with pre-reg years. I am wondering if...
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NECO Class of 2017!
Hi guys ! I will be attending NECO in the Fall and am looking for fellow classmates Does anyone know if there is a facebook group?
View Articleonline courses
Do U.S. optometry schools accept long-distance (ie. online) courses for their pre-reqs?
View ArticleNeed some advice...Optometry
Hi, I am trying to get some feedback about my qualifications for optometry school. I have recently taken my OAT and did not do very well, making a 290. Here are some other statistics about my...
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