IUW vs Nova/NSU
I'm international so these are still crazy expensive for me-- NSU offered a slightly better scholarship and has a slightly better tuition fee, but cost of living in Fort Lauderdale is a killer. I liked...
View ArticleSalus interview
Hi, I was wondering if anyone else got an interview invite from Salus and then a few days after another email saying they have the option to do an online interview???? If so what was it like? I’m not...
View ArticleUHCO or SCO?
I'm having a really hard time making a decision between University of Houston College of Optometry and Southern College of Optometry. I enjoyed them both and they will cost about the same for me. I am...
View ArticleWestern University Interview!
Hi everyone! I have an interview coming up for WesternU and wanted to see if anyone had any tips for it! How did your interview go? Also how long until you hear back from them? Thank you in advance and...
View ArticlePUCO GPA calculation
Hi, Does anyone know what GPA PUCO looks at? Is it the cumulative GPA, GPA for only the last 45 credits or GPA for only the prerequisite courses? Also, is a 3.4 cumulative GPA considered competitive?
View ArticleInterview Experience - NECO
I hope that this post can help other students who might be applying to NECO get a better feel for the interview! The interview day was quite long so be prepared. The whole event went from 9:30 am -...
View ArticleMidwestern University Arizona College of Optometry
Hi! I was wondering if anyone has interviewed here? What is the interview process like? Are there any tests? Also, how long do they give you before you have to respond to their "acceptance" (usually 2...
View ArticleCan you get accepted without letters of rec?
Hi, So I interviewed at Salus over a week ago (11/8). I got an email from them on Friday asking if I can get my letter of recommendation from my TA cosigned by the professor. This professor is super...
View ArticleOptomCAS Transcript Entry (Please help! I'm freaking out).
Hi! Does the transcript need to be verified before the program's deadline? I paid for expedited shipping for the official transcript to be sent to OptomCAS. I believe that it will be received on time,...
View ArticleOAT Verification
Hello! I was wondering if I will get an email once my OAT score gets verified or if the schools just receive it without my notice? Thank you!
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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 ArticleSalus application on hold
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with having their application put on hold for Salus. They said they want to see my fall grades before my file is reviewed again. Thank you
View ArticleDo you need to resubmit application after letters of rec come in?
Hi, I was just wondering if I need to resubmit my application after I receive new letters of rec? Or if they are just automatically sent to the schools? Thank you!
View ArticleSUNY interview!
Hi! I'm a bit late into the cycle but gratefully got an offer to interview for SUNY, my top choice! However, the earliest interview date is in the 2nd week of December, so I am super nervous due to...
View ArticleShadowing and volunteering
Hi! I am looking to apply at UHCO and NSUOCO and I was wondering what type of shadowing and volunteering hours these schools look for I've looked on the websites but can't seem to find much direction....
View ArticleTaking OAT in August for 2020 cycle?
Hello! I was curious about whether this is feasible to still be "early" for applications. My grades are around the low 3s, so they're not completely amazing. However, I do have many years of experience...
View ArticleInterview
I have four interviews coming up very soon and I have no idea how to prepare for them. Can someone please help me with that?
View Articleexperience contact info on OptomCAS
What happens if I don't provide the contact info of my supervisors when filling in my "experiences" page? What happens if I don't hit "Yes" for the "Release Authorization (May we contact this...
View Articlepurpose of adding parent info on fafsa?
i have been filing independently the past 2 years. is there any reason to add my parent's info now, for OD school?
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