Does getting an invite for an interview at SCO mean anything?
I am just wondering if they give out interviews to almost anyone, or does getting an invite mean that they have already reviewed your file and are seriously considering you as an applicant? I applied...
View ArticleSCO for family?
I am a non-traditional student with a wife and 1 year old son who is applying to a couple different schools. My top choice is SCO, but like many others, I have concerns about the city. I understand...
View ArticlePacific or Midwestern (AZCOPT)?
Hi I am applying to both Pacific and AZCOPT and was wondering the pros and cons of each university. I had the opportunity to visit both in the past and really liked both! Pacific has made a really good...
View ArticleKaplan OAT prep course
Hi! Getting ready to start studying for OAT so wanted to know if anyone here enrolled in Kaplan OAT prep course and if anyone did, was it worthed?
View ArticleNova / NSU interview ?
For anyone who interviewed at NSU-- what do they do for family/guests that come with you?
View Articlekaplan course kit
hey if anyones interested in the course kit from last summer's Kaplan course or just has any questions regarding the course and Oat prep, feel free to message me. I studying for the OAT last summer and...
View ArticleKaplan & OAT
Hey all, So I took my OAT today and just wanted to shed a little light on the subject for those of you still preparing for your exam. I signed up for the Kaplan self-paced OAT prep course, and solely...
View ArticleOAT retake January 2020.
Hey everyone, I took my OAT today and it did not go well at all. Scores: Bio - 300 Gen Chem - 310 OChem - 250 RC - 320 QR - 210 Phys - 250 As you can see three of the sections were decent enough, but...
View ArticleWhere to find scholarships?
I've been accepted into a great program, but my stats aren't high enough to be eligible for the scholarships/grants they offer. Has anyone had any luck searching for grants on their own? What website...
View ArticleHelp
Hello everyone, I literally know nothing about the OAT or how optometry stuff works but I know I want that field. I want to start studying now because I suck at cramming. Please help me out on giving...
View ArticleICO STUDENT LIFE QUESTIONS
Hi all I was recently accepted into ICO and have heard numerous students talk about how extremely difficult the program is compared to other optometry schools. I was wondering if any current/recently...
View ArticleSeeking advice! Don't have time to retake OAT, should I consider taking the...
Hello all! I got myself into a little pickle and didn't score as high on the OAT as I would have liked. I got a 320 AA/ 310 TS and really needed a higher score (around 75th percentile) to balance out a...
View ArticleMidwestern (AZCOPT) vs Chicago (ICO)??
Hi! I'm applying to both schools and I'm having trouble picking which school would be better for me. I thought I would go to ICO because a lot of the people I know went to or are going to ICO but when...
View ArticleMidwestern (AZCOPT) or Chicago (ICO)??
Hi! I'm applying to both schools and I'm having trouble picking which school would be better for me. I thought I would go to ICO because a lot of the people I know went to or are going to ICO but when...
View ArticleChances of getting into opto school?
Hi my name is Karen, and I just joined this forum since it has been helpful for me to see my future options. I have recently hit a low point and am not sure if I should still try to make it into...
View ArticleICO alternate list 2020
Does anyone know if ICO's list is ranked? was anyone else placed on it?
View ArticleUHCO INTERVIEW WITH LOW OAT AND LOW GPA
I applied very late in the cycle (February 4th) and applied to UHCO. I heard back from them on the 12th. They invited me for an interview. However, I checked their OAT averages for the class of 2022...
View ArticleChances?
So I just took the OAT today and didn’t do anywhere near as well as I hoped. All together my AA was a 270. I naturally don’t do well on standardized tests but I was hoping to score in at least the 300...
View ArticleCan the DAT be supplemented for the OAT?
Hello everyone!!! I had two questions in regards to optometry school 1-I was wondering if schools would take the DAT instead of the OAT? 2-Is there any way to convert DAT scores for OAT? Like if...
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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...
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