Basic Personal Statement Info
Hi everyone, I can't seem to find basic information regarding the optometry school personal statement. I just want to know what font, size, spacing, and margins they prefer. Do you include a title?...
View ArticleCoronavirus Economic Impact
Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone else is anxious about paying to move and start optometry school with the economic downfall we are in right now. A lot of people are going to be out of work and...
View ArticleHousing near Salus University
Hi Everyone! I am planning on attending Salus University for the optometry program this Fall, and was wondering if anyone would have recommendations for the safest, student-friendly housing options...
View ArticleSelling my books for OAT!
Hello, I am selling my Kaplan OAT Prep Plus 2019 Book as well as my OAT Destroyer (2019) with Physics Book. Both are in Like New Condition. Please direct message for pricing if interested
View ArticleFuture admission process at Waterloo
Hi everyone! Im currently in my second year of undergrad at UofA and it has been announced that we will not be receiving a letter grade for winter term 2020 because of the current pandemic. Out of the...
View ArticleSummer Pre-Optometry Programs
I know there are a few Optometry schools that does summer programs for prospective students. The only one that I know of is UIWRSO's Summer Institute Program. I was wondering if there was anyone who...
View ArticleSUNY Class of 2024
Hi guys! I just wanted to create this thread for those of us who will be attending SUNY this coming fall so we can get to know each other and keep in contact a bit before the start of the semester and...
View ArticleBackground Check Consent
If any of you guys were accepted or conditionally accepted to certain optometry schools, you should have received an email requiring you to complete a background check consent. Is there a deadline for...
View ArticlePHYSICS
Hello, What are the best studying tools you used for physics? It has always always been my worst subject and I am very scared for OAT Physics. Any help would be highly appreciated!
View ArticleLIKE NEW OPTOMETRY EQUIPTMENT!!
I am selling my equipment purchased fairly recently in Fall of 2018. I am in the Philadelphia area so most likely, anyone who is starting at Salus in the Fall, this would be a great opportunity to...
View ArticleAlternate List/ Waitlist Post Interview for MWU AZCOPT Class of 2024
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone else was placed on an alternate list/ waitlist for class of 2024 after interviewing at Midwestern's optometry program in Arizona. -If so, how long did it take for...
View ArticleHas 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 ArticleSalus Waitlisted
Hi guys! So recently I have been put on the waitlisted for Salus Traditional Optometry Program. Is anyone in the same situation? What are the chances that I would be accepted?
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 optometry schools accept C's for non-science courses?
English isn't my first language and courses such as history, English courses were not very interesting to me. I was also taking 3-4 science classes at the time so it was difficult to sit down and read...
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 ArticleDynamite Bio Vs Feralis Notes
As the name of the thread states, what did you find is more representative of the bio section on the OAT. Thank you in advance.
View ArticleOnline Pre-Reqs
Hey everyone! This forum has helped me so much and I’m hoping someone can give me some insight. Thanks in advance! I am a post-bacc student, and I am in the process of taking some pre-reqs and retaking...
View ArticleDo schools only look at the optomcas GPA during the admission process?
My GPA is a lot higher than the actual because I retook a few classes. During the application process, do schools only look at the GPA that is listed on optomcas? And once you get accepted they ask for...
View ArticleLooking for OAT Review Material
Hello everyone, I'm looking for either the OAT Destroyer or the Kaplan OAT review books. Please PM me prices! Also, I live in Vancouver BC but I don't mind paying for shipping.
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