Apply to more schools?
Hey, do you guys know if we can apply/submit to schools one by one or apply to more schools later on? I have a few applications ready but a school like PUCO has that additional essay I haven't...
View ArticleColored Hair, Tattoos, and Piercings
Hey guys, I've periodically looked up what the opinion is for colored hair, tattoos, and piercings were for the field of optometry and often fell short on my searches because most of them are...
View ArticleKYCO Admissions
Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone else who has applied to KYCO has heard back from them. I applied about 2 weeks ago, and haven't heard anything other than that they had received my application. I...
View ArticleSUNY interview but super nervous
I received an interview offer from SUNY a few weeks ago and it's coming up fast but I'm super nervous. It's my top choice of school and honestly I was surprised that I got an offer with my less then...
View ArticleHow to find an optometrist to shadow?
Hi, I'm looking to fulfil my requirement of shadowing an optometrist and thereby attaining the hours and letter of recommendation from an optometrist. Any suggestions on how i would do that? Should I...
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Salus Interview
Can anyone tell me about their interview experience at Salus/PCO? My interview is coming up in a week. Thanks in advance and best of luck to everyone this application cycle Taylor
View ArticleIn-state tuition?
Canadian applicant here-- I've seen some comments around about public schools giving students in state tuition after a year. Are these all public schools and is there a process with this? Does anyone...
View ArticleWaterloo Class of 2024
Hey everyone!! I hadn't seen a thread for the class of 2024 yet so I figured I'd start one but if there is one and I missed it lmk and I cant take this one down! If you feel comfortable and want to...
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Anyone has applied to UHCO, UIWRSO or Nova?
I just applied to these 3 schools but have no hope of getting any interview and was wondering if anyone has applied with similar stats. Also if you know any school that accepts low OAT please let me...
View ArticleHow to know optometry is right for you?
I was initially pre med, but horrible grades and just thinking about how long med school and residency will be led me to optometry. I shadowed a few different optometrists and I enjoyed it. However, I...
View ArticleICO Interview Advice
Hi Guys! So I had my ICO interview yesterday. I stayed at the RC (Residential Complex). It was awesome and free! It was pretty much a dorm but with a private bathroom. Now onwards with the interview:...
View ArticleAnatomy (& Physiology) at Community College
Taking anatomy and physiology before applying is recommended. I saw that UHCO wants it to be at a "junior/senior" level. What does this mean? Can I take it at my community college-two classes but both...
View ArticleUIWRSO bachelor's?
Does anyone know If you need a bachelor's to apply? I currently have 60 credits but am completing 90 (will have 90 by matriculation, am in third year). Slightly desperate, their website confused me!...
View ArticleAdvice on my chances?
Hello everyone! I am currently applying for this cycle and I am planning to apply to NECO, PCO, SCCO, NOVA, & MCPHS! Right now I have a 3.5 GPA and I worked as an optometric technician at an...
View ArticleAdvice needed for School Application
Hello everyone, My Cumulative GPA: 3.0, Major(Biochem) GPA: 3.0. My OAT scores: TS: 330 AA: 310 RC: 250 GC: 310 OC: 310 Physics: 340 QR: 320 Bio: 310 I just finished undergrad with Biochem in Canada....
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ICO Supplementary Essay
Hi guys! It's my first time posting here and I just have a question about the supplementary essay for ICO. Is there a maximum word count and if not, how long was yours? I would also appreciate any...
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Who was accepted into NOVAs POP?
I got accepted I want to see if any of my classmates are on this site.
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