Interview SDN Page
Hi guys! I was looking at the SDN Interview Question page and noticed that some schools are not listed like CCO? I just wanted to make sure I'm correct about this and not missing something
View ArticleInterview Day Profile Form for ICO
Hi everyone, for those who received an invitation for an interview at ICO, we were told to complete the interview day profile form. However, when I try to complete it says there are validation errors...
View ArticleUHCO Class of 2025
Has anyone heard back from UHCO for interviews? I applied early August and yet have heard back.
View ArticleQuestion About OSU Status?
I just sent my initial application in to OSU on 8/25 and was verified 8/26. Does anyone know how long it takes to get the supplemental? And for those who submitted the supplemental have you heard...
View ArticleDAT scores for Optometry
Hello everyone! I wanted to know if anyone had a list of the schools that accept DAT scores for optometry school. I cant seem to find the list online. Thank you so much
View ArticleOptometry vs. Nursing
Hi, I always thought I wanted to be an optometrist but now I am debating if nursing is a better career field to get into. I don't know too much about nursing but I know that it takes less time and it...
View ArticleJuly 2020 OAT Experience
Hi all! I took the OAT in July 2020 and thought I'd share my experience. I studied for probably about 2-3 months while working two jobs, 6 days a week. I woke up early to study for about 2 hours before...
View ArticleCanadian (Waterloo) vs. American schools?
I understand Waterloo is the only Canadian English speaking Optometry school. How does it compare to it's American counterparts? Is it true Waterloo doesn't teach some of the things American schools...
View ArticleOAT Scoring Chart
Hi all, Does anyone have the right OAT scoring chart? Like how would you calculate your 2006 ADA OAT score out of 400? Thanks in advance.
View ArticleMCPHS writing prompt
Has anyone interviewed at MCPHS yet? How did it go? What was the prompt like?
View ArticleUIWRSO Offer??
Hi guys! Has anyone applying heard back from UIWRSO yet? My application was verified on 08/13 and I have still not heard back from them, except for an email saying they received my application.
View ArticleCan schools still review your OptomCAS application prior to verification?
So I've been in the process of completing my OptomCAS application for a month now. I managed to get a majority of the application finished within a week but the transcript receiving process has been...
View ArticleAre all science courses factored into sGPA or is it only your pre-req science...
I've heard from a few optometry students that when they applied, the schools only looked at 2 sets of GPA: cumulative, and science. They told me that for sGPA, only pre-req science courses: gen chem...
View ArticleOAT Optional?
With this article: University of California System can't use SAT and ACT tests for admissions, judge rules, I’m wondering whether optometry schools that are considering standardized testing as optional...
View ArticleIs submitting OptomCAS sans OAT (taking it in November) near / at the end of...
Hello! To preface, I have a 3.2 cGPA and roughly a 3.0 sGPA. I haven't taken the OAT yet and I have years of experience at an eye clinic, which forms the backbone of my ophthalmic experience. I am...
View ArticleSCO Interview
Has anyone done the first interview at SCO yet? I’m wondering if it’s strictly questions about my application or if I should prepare for actual interview questions.
View ArticleThe Very Intimidating OAT
Hi Everyone! For those of you who have taken the OAT this year, what are some topics that you wished you studied more? Are there any questions that you find yourself thinking "dang, I should have paid...
View ArticleCan optometry schools see what other programs you applied to?
I'm just wondering b/c one of my applications asked me to list out what other programs I was planning on applying to. After I submitted, though, I decided to apply to more so I'm just worried that it...
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