Dental to Optometry
Hello everyone Im writing to get everyones input on my situation. I recently took the DAT and scored a 111 on it (adding all the sections together). I know some schools require at least a 105 on the...
View ArticleSCCO Oat Score
Hello, I was wondering if anyone that goes to SCCO got accepted with a 290 AA score on the OAT?
View ArticleWhat are current issues in optometry?
What do you think are the highlights and then the challenges with the optometry profession? What do you see as being the biggest hinderance to the growth of the profession? Can someone help me with...
View ArticleApplying for loans
I just got accepted to an optometry school this cycle which i will be attending this fall and i can't wait. I just updated my FAFSA and let them now that im attending graduate program for 20-21 and...
View ArticleFeedback on my personal statement?
I am planning on submitting my personal statement by tomorrow night latest. Could somebody help me out and read through my personal statement before I submit? dm me if you can!
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Chad Videos
Hi Everyone! I am finally starting to study for the OAT. I know that I want to use Chad's videos as my main resources for Gen Chem, Org Chem and Physics, but I'm having a hard time choosing between...
View ArticleWaitlist
Hey, Anyone who’s been on the waitlist for Salus, do you have any tips on how to get off the list? I’m still taking courses so I do have the winter semester grades to send but other than that I don’t...
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GPA questions / Chances?
OptomCAS calculated: cGPA = 3.14 sGPA = 2.74 It sucks because my actual GPA through my university is: cGPA = 3.3 sGPA = 3.1 Anyways. Do I have a ****ing chance? I want to go to NOVA. I'm taking the OAT...
View ArticleChances of getting accepted into optometry school
Hello everyone, I am currently a senior and by the time I graduate my GPA will be 2.5. I am also studying for my OAT exam which i will be taking this summer before I apply to optometry schools. I plan...
View ArticleSalus Scholars Program
Hey guys, I just got accepted to the scholars program at Salus, and I was wondering of anyone could tell me what the yearly schedule is like being a scholars student? Are we technically only on campus...
View ArticleIf you get accepted into an optometry program, do they ask for your...
For example, does Indiana ask this?
View ArticleUHCO INTERVIEW
I'm interviewing at UHCO in February, yay! Does anyone have any advice or want to share their interview experience?? TIA!
View ArticleNOVA POP Program info
Can anyone tell me their personal experience with this? Or if you know someone who attended this route and what they thought of it? Thanks.
View ArticleGreat part time Pre-Optometry experience available in the Hudson Valley NY area
Hey guys, In a short while I will be leaving my position at an optometry practice in Pomona NY, and the optometrist I work for is seeking a replacement. The available position is for a scribe/assistant...
View ArticleQuestions regarding 1.) OAT scores and 2.) Transcripts?
1.) If I have selected the schools before taking the OAT, do I need to send my OAT scores to the schools individually? 2.) If my transcripts have been received by OptomCAS, do I also need to send them...
View ArticleICO or SCCO?
Hello everyone! I'm currently at a crossroads for choosing between ICO and SCCO as the school that I want to attend. Both schools have an amazing optometry program, so I know that I'll get a good...
View ArticleICO vs SCO
Hi! I'm currently torn between two great schools, ICO and SCO. I love both schools and feel that both programs would be great fits for me. I'm turning to this forum to hear some insight/advice anyone...
View ArticleBerkeley and NECO
Just got my acceptance to Berkeley - I'm really torn between there and NECO - just curious to see if other people are also still picking between schools, Berkeley or NECO being one of them, and how...
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Nervous about the possibility of acceptance to California Schools..
Hello, after studying for the OAT this summer and taking it, I plan on applying to SCCO, Western, and SUNY in September. I'm studying with the Kaplan OAT book and Chad's videos so I hope to do well/...
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SCCO vs. UC Berkeley
Hi everyone, I just got into both SCCO and UC Berkeley for the class of 2024 But I am very torn between the two so any insight would be extremely helpful! SCCO Pros: - can save money on commuting;...
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