Experience descriptions
Hi everyone, Did you use all 600 characters for filling out the "Description/Key Responsibilities" section? For some of my experiences, I am having trouble trying to use up all the characters that is...
View ArticleSUNY Supplemental Questions
I specifically was wondering about this question: "Have you experienced or overcome any adversity in your academic pursuits or personal circumstances that you would like to share with the Admissions...
View ArticleChad’s Prep Videos Content
Hello, for those of you who have used Chad’s Videos to prep for the OAT, is it important to fully understand every single chapter of Physics, Gen Chem and Orgo that he has posted on there? Or which...
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general question
hello fellow optometrists and pre-optometrists, I have a general question I am not sure who to exactly ask. I have technically paid three times to take the OAT and have not taken it yet. Ik This third...
View ArticleNECO Interview
Hi guys! I got an interview offer from NECO, which I'm super excited about, considering my OAT is 310 AA/270 TS. My GPA is a 3.6. Do you guys think they might ask me to retake the OAT if they like me...
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Class of 2024
With OPTOMCAS being open and applications and interviews being held, can this the post we have to post stats? Thanks!! GOOD LUC TO EVERYONE APPLYING THIS CYCLE Date OptomCAS submitted: Date verified:...
View ArticleLooking for roommate in NECO
Hi guys !! I am entering NECO for this upcoming fall and wanted to know if anybody is looking for a roommate or knows of anyone looking in the Boston area! Thank you !
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ICO Supplementary Essay
Hi guys! It's my first time posting here and I just have a question about the supplementary essay for ICO. Is there a maximum word count and if not, how long was yours? I would also appreciate any...
View ArticleTo a different school?
Just a quick question, I recently got an offer for 2021 Fall for Optometry Program. I've already made a deposit, but can I still decline the offer if I decide to go to different school?
View ArticleSupplemental Application(s) - Specifically NOVA
So I've pretty much have all of my transcripts, OAT scores, personal statement, etc. sent to OptomCAS. I also have a letter from a professor and an optometrist. However, I've yet to have any of the...
View ArticleIs Optometry financially worth it nowadays?
With the increasing tuition of optometry school and the future of optometry, is it worth going to optometry school still? I want to know if it still makes sense to continue in this field. I have heard...
View ArticleInterviews without official test scores?
Has anyone gotten interviews to schools without submitting their official OAT/GRE scores? I got an interview with AZCOPT a couple weeks after submitting my application but haven't heard anything back...
View ArticleQuestion about retaking classes and post-bacc (low gpa)?
Hey! I'm currently a senior and was planning on applying to optometry school next summer. However, I have realized that my science gpa is too low and retaking some bio/chem classes is probably what I...
View Articlechances of acceptance after interview
does getting an interview mean you're basically accepted as long as you don't do mess up badly or do something awful during your interview?
View ArticleVolume of Applicants
Since I see some schools relaxing their requirements especially for people applying this cycle, does this mean there will be a significant increase in the volume of applicants? And doesn't that mean...
View ArticleOptometrists salaries?
I know this topic has been beaten to death but i have a question. Most people on SDN make it seem you would be lucky to find a 100k job while others are saying we should realistically expect 70-90k....
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