SCCO Alternate List 2021
I was just placed on SCCO's alternate list today. Does anyone have any encounters with this, and do you know how dependable this is? I don't have high hopes of being qualified after the entire...
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I have a question about the supplemental Q below: Please describe the extent of your community service or volunteer experiences and how they may have had an impact on you. Character Limit of 2200 I am...
View ArticleVerified OptomCAS GPA
So I just got my application verified and with retakes my cGPA is a 2.71... I'm freaking out because I discovered I wanted to pursue optometry right during junior year and worked hard to bring up my...
View ArticleDo schools take the best OAT score or the last score?
I've been accepted to an optometry school, but some schools asked me to retake my test. I was wondering if I decided to retake my test but did worse somehow. Will this affect the school's decision that...
View ArticleLowish science subscores, but high TS/AA?
I applied pretty broadly, but do you think some optometry schools will ask me to retake it because my science scores are low? For context - I have a 3.8 GPA and optometry experience.
View ArticleShould I apply with these scores?
So, I recently took the OAT for the second time and I got a 280 TS/ 270AA. The first time I took it I scored much lower, but overall I improve from the first time. My GPA is 3.1 with over 40 plus hours...
View ArticleWhat are the major cons and pros of attending IAUPR?
What are the major cons and pros of attending IAUPR?
View ArticleICO Alternative List 2021
Did anyone else deposit to be placed on ICO's Alternative List this year?? I got a email on Friday that they will start reviewing the applications this week!!! Comment below or PM me if you are on the...
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UMSL Interview Experience
Hey ya'll! I have an interview with UMSL next week! I was just wondering if anyone has interviewed with UMSL this cycle. If so, can you tell me about your experience? Also, if anyone attends the...
View ArticleEyes
Hello optometrists and future optometrists, I have a biology degree and I did not begin my process yet of studying. I did not apply either. I was a good to average student in undergrad and I have a...
View ArticleUHCO Interview
I interviewed w UHCO yesterday (11/22). For the ones who were already accepted, how was your interview? My interviewers were very conversational, but they did not ask a lot about optometry. I’ll here...
View ArticleHelp! IUSO vs. OSUCO
I’ve been accepted to both IU and OSU and I’m having a hard time deciding between them. I’m from Florida so distance from family is about the same. OSU is less expensive because of the in-state tuition...
View ArticleUHCO Class of 2026
Congrats to everyone accepted! I love Houston and I'm beyond excited to meet and work with my fellow classmates!
View ArticleCalculation of sGPA for Optometry School
Hey guys, I checked on the forum and online, and couldn't find a specific answer to this. I know for premed its pretty straight forward how the sGPA is calculated, but how is it calculated for...
View ArticleICO Interview
Has anyone interviewed with ICO? What can I expect? Thanks in advance!! Good luck to everyone!!
View ArticleDo I have hope?
Hello everyone! I just wanted to know if you think I have a chance of getting accepted this cycle. I completed my optometry application in mid-Aug. I wrote my OAT in Sept and did extremely horrible...
View ArticleNECO vs AZCOPT
Hello, I am having trouble deciding between NECO and AZCOPT. Any suggestions from current students? Pros and Cons?
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Board Scores
National Board of Examiners in Optometry Yearly Performance Report – ASCO optometriceducation.org I'm not surprised Puerto Rico is low performing on this list but I am surprised that Salus and MCPHS...
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