Can admissions view app prior to verification?
Hello! After submitting the app & paying the fee, can the admissions view the app prior to verification? Someone said that OSU offered them an interview invite w/o their app being verified due to...
View ArticleOptometry school rent
My boyfriend is looking to move with me for optometry school and split the rent. What is the normal amount to pay a month for rent near Salus?
View ArticleOptometry School During the Pandemic
Does anyone know if optometry school classes are online, a mix of online and in-person or all in-person for your school? Please tell me which school you go to/plan on going to. Thank you!!
View ArticleCommunity Nominations for New SDN Moderators
Hello everyone, We are looking to add more community members to the SDN moderating team! We are looking for those who actively participate in the community and help provide a welcoming place for users....
View ArticleChances on getting accepted to PCO?
I was invited to interview with Salus/PCO! I wanted to ask has anyone interviewed with them and not get accepted initally and asked to retake the OAT? I got a 290 on OAT for reference.
View ArticleSCCO Alternate List Incoming Class 2022
Anyone else on the alternate list? According to their “Alternate List Explained” PDF— if you interviewed early (before Jan 1) and received average interview scores, you were placed on the alt list. If...
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WesternU vs. MCPHS?
Hey everyone! I need your help! I'm having a hard time deciding between Western and MCPHS and I would love to know your opinions on both schools. I'm originally from the west coast of Canada and I've...
View ArticlePUCO vs. NECO
I need to choose which one and I am stuck. Any input or advice for one school vs another?
View ArticlePacific University Optometry alternate list
Hi everyone, I interviewed with Pacific university’s optometry school in January and was put on the alternate list. Does anyone have any idea what the likelihood of me getting in is or when they start...
View ArticleHPSP for optometry
Hi everyone, I'm about to attend optometry school starting in Fall 2022 and have started to reach out to the Navy, AF, and Army in regards to to HPSP. I'm mainly interested in the three year program....
View Article2 questions before interview
I know I'm a little bit late in the cycle but I had some circumstances that prevented me from applying earlier. I have 2 questions if you can help me with: 1) I am divorced and have joint custody and...
View Articlespring semester grade is needed in order to make a post-interview decision.
Hello! I applied to several optometry schools and got interviews from 3 schools. One of them was from Western University and Western U has been my top school as a California resident. When I got an...
View ArticleDentist to an Optometrist
Hi, I am a junior, and a "pre-dental" student actually thinking of switching to optometry. The thing is, I have already taken the DAT, shadowed (100hours) dentists, volunteered at dental clinics, and...
View ArticleFinding jobs
How hard is it to find a job as an optometrist right after graduating (especially if you don't have any connections)? Any stories?
View ArticleNECO Class of 2026
Anyone else entering NECO's Class of 2026? Just want to get to know my future classmates a bit more before we see each other in August!
View ArticleICO vs WesternU
Hey guys! I'm having trouble deciding between ICO and WesternU. I really love both schools and I've had a great time with faculty. I'd really like some input with which to choose, please help! ICO...
View ArticleWhen does UIWRSO call?
I had an interview at UIWRSO and they said they will call everyone on Thursday to give them the decision. Does anyone remember when they called them? around what time? I have a school meeting in the...
View ArticleCanadian student feeling doomed
I am a Canadian student who recently got accepted to Salus. I have worked in the optometry industry for 8+ years, absolutely love it, and can't see myself in any other career. I knew tuition and living...
View ArticleSCCO Alternate List 2021
Hello! I was recently placed on the alternate list at SCCO for Fall 2021 matriculation. Is anyone else in the same boat? What should I do to get off of it? Thank you!
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