chances of getting into to opto school
Hi im a senior who just graduated a semester early from undergrad with a BS in health science. I have a pretty low cumulative gpa of 3.22 and and science gpa of 3.1. On top of that, I have not taken...
View ArticleOptometry tech position available in BOSTON! Part-time or full-time, 1-2 year...
Hi everyone, I recently started optometry school in Boston. My previous employer has a part-time or full-time position open at her private optometry practice. The practice is in Boston, and the...
View ArticleCanadian Students attending Optometry schools in the United States
Hello dear Canadians, Since the cost of education is a bit higher in the US especially for Canadians I was wondering how do you manage the financial costs? Did you apply for a student line of credit?...
View ArticleJanuary Thread for Salus/CASPer Test
Hey everybody, took my OAT and I think I did okay. I submitted my app around September/October. Salus is my top choice and I'd like to use this thread and gather the interview dates for this month....
View ArticleHas anyone taken back declining an interview? Also, applied to additional...
So, I got a little excited as the interview extensions were streaming in and declined one of the interviews from a school that was lower on my list. Has anyone ever changed their mind and emailed them...
View ArticleOAT Materials for Sale
Hey guys! These materials really helped me do well and get into all the schools I applied to! Thus, I’m selling: 2016 OAT Destroyer (Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Quantitative Reasoning)...
View ArticleAcademic Update?
Did anyone see that there's an academic update notification on OptomCAS? I was already accepted, do I have to do anything since I have my fall grades in?
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Has Salus improved with its New Curriculum & Faculty? Are you happy as a PCO...
Hey everyone, I know theres been discussions before regarding Salus and its recent turnover to improve pass rates. Just wondering, as another year has gone by, if current students are happy at PCO?...
View ArticleFinancial Aid
Hey Guys! I am currently filling out my financial aid application and it requires me to input my parent's information. I am currently an independent and don't rely on their income, would that affect my...
View ArticleOpen Review
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has ever been in the open review process where their application is not strong enough to advance right now, but then got an interview later in the application cycle? I...
View ArticleAdvice: waiting on another school's reply.
Hi, I was accepted into an optometry program, however, it is not my first choice. My first choice should be answering me soon. The program I was accepted into has a deadline that is tomorrow and I...
View ArticleIndiana Admissions Day!
Dear fellow pre-optometry students, Have any of you gone to Indiana's Admission Day? Do you know any information about it, is getting an invitation for admissions day mean you are most likely to get...
View ArticleOPTOMCAS GPA
Hello guys, I just wanted to know how you would calculate GPA through OptomCAS? I sent in my official transcript and it just saids arrived.
View ArticleAdvice for Personal Statement
Hi! im in the process of writing my personal statement. Would anybody be down to share any example of there own writing or someone they know so i can atleast get a sense of direction of where I should...
View ArticleStudent Optometry Equipment
Hello. I know we are not supposed to sell things here, so if someone turns over this post I understand, but I do think I have some things that would be helpful for students. I have recently left my OD...
View ArticleUC Berkeley Optometry Interview Day
Hi! Is anyone interviewing at UC Berkeley or has interviewed there in the past, and can give any tips or pointers? Thanks in advance!
View ArticleOptomCAS Application Q's for MCPHS
"Please explain any F's, D's, W's, or leaves of absences that appear on your transcript(s)." Hi, can anyone help me find out how to answer this? I want to ensure I use the correct wording: I only have...
View ArticlePacific University Interview Day
Hello all! Was wondering how the PUCO interview day was like. If it close or open file interviews? MMI? Any writing test involved? weather complications? Any information helps! Thank you and good luck!
View ArticleOAT advice needed!
Hey guys, I am a third year student studying biology. I have taken the OAT twice now and just really don’t understand where I’m going wrong. I do well in school and don’t usually struggle with tests....
View ArticleUHCO Waitlist
I’ve been waitlisted at UHCO since March 24th, should I just give up at this point with UHCO?
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