Study materials for the OATs?
I'm planning to study for the OATs this summer and taking the test either at the end of summer or beginning of fall, but I'm not sure about what books people normally use for studying. Should I buy the...
View ArticleSCO Class of 2018
I was recently accepted to SCO and was wondering if there was any type of facebook group for this year's incoming class? I would like to be able to connect with everyone before we get to school. Is...
View ArticleSUNY vs. Nova-NEED Help+opinions Please!!
Well I just got pulled off of the wait list at SUNY today. I am a New York state resident. I also got accepted into Nova too. I need help and opinions from students there now, previously, or anyone...
View ArticleICO c/o 2018 looking for housing?
Contact me by message or at JDong@eyedoc.ico.edu and I may be able to help!
View ArticleMidwestern or Western?
Hey all! So, I have been accepted to both Western and Midwestern but am totally torn about deciding on which school to attend. Western had been my number one choice from the beginning. I'm from...
View ArticleAdvice for a technican who wants to be an OD
Hello everyone! I finally signed up on SDN. Glad to be part of the community! ________________________ I was just wondering if anyone here has worked their way into optometry school. I am think about...
View Articleswitching from engineering to optometry. what should i do to repair GPA?
I am close to graduating as a mechanical engineer but realize that it wasn't my calling after doing some internships. Despite realizing this I have been dragging on and will graduate soon. I want to do...
View ArticlePCO Summer Enrichment Program
Hey guys, So back in late December, I got an email saying that I was being offered to participate in the Summer Enrichment Program. Today, I received a confirmation email on that, however, the paper...
View ArticleOptomCAS application
Hey so I am confused on how the optomcas app works. I know that the current year will close out on June 2nd. So will I be able to make an account for an app for the following year sometime in June...
View ArticleWesternU vs. ICO vs. NECO
Yup, another one of these posts! I've already been accepted to ICO and submitted my deposit, but I can't help but consider other schools I've applied to, since this is a really huge decision. Someone,...
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SCCO Alternative List: Class 2018
Hello there I noticed that there are no threads for the Alternative List for class 2018. I was wondering how many of us are waiting to get accepted into MBKU? FYI, the Alternative List rankings are now...
View Articleapply before OAT test
I know that this has probably been covered by now, but is it possible to apply before you take the OAT? And of those reading who did this....did you get an interview too with out a score? Thanks
View ArticleCanadian GPA vs USA GPA
I'm not trying to offend anyone in the states schools when I ask this but I heard US optometry schools bump up a canadian GPA a little because it is harder to get A's in university over here. Does...
View ArticleAny Grants/Scholarships for Optometry students?
Does anyone know anywhere Optometry students can apply for grants (if any)?
View ArticleADA Electronic Aplication
Is anyone else experiencing problems with the OAT electronic application? It is making me angry! it was under maintenance for days and how you can't even click on the different fields of the application
View ArticleApplying without calculus?
Has anyone else applied without calculus and gotten an interview?
View Articlefailed orgo twice
I just learned that I failed orgo I twice. Literally failed. I'm not sure if I should take it at a community college again or attempt to get permission from the biology chair and chemistry chair to...
View ArticleToo old?
Hi, I'm currently 34 and have worked as a ophthalmic tech, optician and optometric tech for the past 8 years and I'm currently thinking of going to optometry school... I have lots of courses but I'll...
View ArticleWhen to apply?
Hello guys! First time posting so I don't know if I will be making sense and I appreciate any help. So it is mid May right now and I would like to apply early (July-August) for the next cycle. However...
View ArticleOptometrists- are you happy with your job?
One of my top possible dream careers is optometry. I know that it takes around 9 years of school and the median annual salary is around 80-90K. But right now, I'm trying to look past the school...
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