Standby Salus (PCO)
Is anyone else placed on Salus Standby list for this cycle 2021 😟. I’m trying to keep the faith that I will receive a seat as this is my dream occupation. Would love to connect with others.
View Articleclass of 2027
Good luck to everyone applying this cycle! Date OptomCAS submitted: Date verified: OAT Scores: Major: GPA (Overall/Science): Schools applied: Interviews extended/date: Interviews accepted/date:...
View ArticleAm I considered a reapplicant?
I submitted the OPTOMCAS app to NECO last year (2021-2022) but the app was undelivered b/c of a transcript error. I ultimately decided not to fix the transcript error because I felt that it wasn't the...
View ArticleAcceptance Chances…
What are the chances of me getting into optometry school? I’m a little nervous about my scores. I took the OAT about 2 weeks ago and my unofficial scores are 280 AA and 260 TS. My GPA is a 3.77 and...
View ArticleBest time to submit application?
Hey everyone, I started working on my application mid July, I already have all my transcripts and letter of recommendations in. I also finished my first draft of my personal statement and I answered...
View ArticleWhich optometry schools require mock exams before letting students take the...
Hello everyone! I am applying this cycle and wonder if any of you know about this topic. I am ranking some optometry schools, and one of my advisors tell me that some optometry schools require students...
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Waterloo application
Hi everyone I have a few questions: 1. Does anyone see a section to upload these documents on the AIF? 2. And when is the AIF deadline, I just want to clarify. 3. Oh and does ADA automatically send OAT...
View ArticleAMA with Dr. Angelica Cifuentes on Sep 2 at 6:00 PM Eastern!
Join SDN on Friday, September 2nd at 6PM EST as we welcome Dr. Angelica Cifuentes for our optometrist ask me anything webinar! Born in Colombia and raised in Miami, Dr. Cifuentes is a 2022 Doctor of...
View ArticleIs my application competitive enough?
Hi everyone! I am super nervous about getting into optometry school and if I am applying too late for my stats. I got OAT scores of: QR: 340 RC: 390 BIO: 300 GC: 340 OC: 290 PHY: 270 AA: 320 TS: 300 I...
View Articlewaterloo optometry
Hey! On the Waterloo website it says "A minimum of three years of university science are required to apply to the Doctor of Optometry program (the earliest to apply is the summer between second and...
View ArticleApplying Optometry School with these stats?
I had made a previous post about an upcoming OAT and here's how I did: QR 390 RC 350 Bio 340 GenChem 340 OChem 340 Physics 350 TS 350 AA 350 I'm pretty happy with the scores - i've never had more...
View ArticleWhat are my chances? Low GPA (below 3.0)
I graduated with my BS in Health Science with a cumulative GPA of 2.65 and a science GPA of 2.58. I neglected my first two years of undergrad and had a couple F’s and D’s. Since then, I’ve retaken all...
View ArticleICO vs. SCO
Hi! I'm having a hard time deciding between ICO and SCO. I really like both schools and I've had a great time talking to professors and faculty. I'd love to hear some opinions from people.
View ArticleNeed help deciding on a school
Hello! I need help deciding between NECO, MCO, Salus, and ICO. Any pros/cons for each school? Thanks
View Articleneeding honest advice on how to move forward
Hi everyone, I am sort of feeling extremely discouraged currently. I will be graduating undergrad in the summer of 2021. I plan to apply for the opening cycle in July 2021 for optometry school. I just...
View ArticleNeed Advice
Not sure how to go about this and was hoping for any advice on the matter. I am currently in the middle of applying for optometry schools and am conflicted on what to do. My freshman year of college I...
View ArticleWaterloo Optometry class of 2027
Hi guys! Haven't seen anyone create a Class of 2027 Waterloo OD-specific thread. So I decided to create one OAT scores: GPA: Major: ECs: Casper Quartile:
View ArticleToo late to apply for 2023?
Just decided to pursue Optometry. Been undecided for awhile... Previously considered medical school, and ruled that out as I don't think I would like that vocation. Lots of pre-med/ medical volunteer...
View ArticleSalus (PCO) Interview Offer
Hey everyone, I was hoping to get some advice on this. I just got invited for an interview with Salus University, but I am also preparing to retake the OAT on December 5th. My current test score is not...
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