For those waitlisted
I know what it feels like it totally sucks!!! But I think this thread would be a good one for us all that are waiting/if we get off the school's list. So has anyone gotten off any waitlists? I know...
View ArticleNeed Some Insight...
Hi all, I have really been struggling with the whole "what to do with my life" question and was hoping I could get a few opinions from all of you. Originally I was on the pre-med route and received a...
View ArticleWays to prepare for Optometry school?
Hi, Is there any suggestions on what a 1st year student can do over the summer to be prepared for Optometry school? Any subjects I should review to be ready?
View ArticleMay 15th
I know May 15th is an important date in dental and medical school apps but is it an important day for optometry? Do people with multiple acceptances have to make their choices so there will be waitlist...
View ArticlePost Bac Optometry?
So I am a sophomore Biology major with a concentration on Pre-Optometry. My grades aren't too good. I calculated that I can graduate within a 3.0 to 3.2 gpa on my track. This is still good enough to...
View ArticleICO Scholarship?
Hi everyone, When I received my acceptance letter from ICO, there was also an information sheet about the Trustee Scholarship that was in the envelope, however it didn't actually state that I was...
View ArticleWhen does Class Profile update on OptEd?
Anybody have any indication of when opted.org updates the class profile information for each of the schools? I'd imagine June or July, but was curious if anybody had a better idea.
View ArticleOptomCAS main essay
I'm beginning to brainstorm ideas for my main essay on optomcas. I'm wondering what types of things I should do and avoid doing. My stats are good enough 390 TS 370 AA, and about a 3.6 gpa (I don't...
View Articleoptomcas application categories
I had a question about the optomCAS application and if anyone could help I'd appreciate it. I took a research course at my university for course credit and wanted to write about my research experience...
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Committee Letters through OptomCAS
So I am in the process of completing my school's committee letter application. I was wondering how this would be accepted into OptomCAS and when I called them to ask, the person told me that they DO...
View ArticleAdvice for those applying...
Pick the cheapest school. You'll be pleased with yourself years down the road when you don't have so much debt. and also... I am tired of people giving false hope to those applying by saying "you never...
View ArticleOpen House
Can anyone tell me what an Open House is like? (Specifically SUNY) Also what should you wear (ladies!) and is it a good idea to bring parents? Thanks in advance!
View ArticleTaking an extra year
Hello All I am graduating this december (2014) which will be a few months after applications for fall 2015 programs start. I wanted to know if i were to take a year off and apply once applications open...
View ArticleSCO housing, uptown square or riverset?
Has anyone lived in either of these apartments that can give me their experiences and pros and cons? I'm having a hard time making a decision between these two. Uptown square is located downtown and...
View ArticleUHCO Class of 2018 Facebook group?
Is there a facebook group for this yet? Or university email address? I haven't received anything yet so please let me know if you are in my class and I have been missing any info. Thanks!
View ArticleMidwestern University-Glendale Housing
I am a first year P1 student. I am looking to share an apartment (within walking distance to MWU!) with a second female MWU-Glendale student. Rent would be $300/mo. Message me for details.
View ArticleQuestion about the personal statement for Re-applicant 2014-2015 Cycle
Hi, I'm re-applying for 2014-2015 cycle. Does anyone know if I have to re-write the personal statement or just need to write something like what have i done since the last time or what has changed? Any...
View ArticleOptometrist from Mexico
Hello, in 2 months im getting my degree to be an optometrist in mexico and I want to become an OD in USA, do anyone know what does my degree from mexico transfeer to, or if least if i could skip the...
View ArticleLow GPA High Science GPA
My non-science gpa is a 2.7 and my science gpa is a 3.6 what are my chances getting into an optometry program based on this?
View ArticleAm I on the right track?
Hi all, So I recently decided to apply to optometry schools and I am a rising junior psychology major at a top 30 college. I was wondering if there is more I should do to make sure I get in so here are...
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