Prerequisites?
Hi Guys, Kind of new to this but I have a few questions. So I was wondering if it matters what level of anatomy and physiology we take. My school offers two levels but I am in the 100 level because the...
View ArticleWaterloo Optometry
Hello I was wondering whether you guys could help me out. I am going onto my final year of undergrad next year and really want to apply to optometry, it's always been what I wanted to do. But my gpa is...
View ArticleWhen should i apply?
I am currently entering my senior year of undergrad and I am scheduled to take my OAT in mid-October. Is it going to be considered late to apply? I know that the application cycle begins July 1st but I...
View ArticleApplying this summer..HELP!
I recently took the OAT and got an AA and TS of 310; breakdown physics and quantative reasoning : 290 for each, 300 biology, 320 reading comprehensive, 310 o.chem, and 340 g.chem My overall GPA is 3.45...
View ArticleFor those of you attending SUNY...
SUNY is unquestionably my ideal school. I want to know what does SUNY's ideal applicant possess? I know comparing myself to other people isn't the healthiest thing but I'm really really curious. So, if...
View ArticleHonest opinion wanted
Hello all, I am new to Student Doctor, but I have seen some of the advice given on here. I am having a hard time deciding if I should apply this year and take my chances. After speaking with my...
View ArticleNeed advice for how many schools/when to apply
BS Chemistry (2010) cGPA: 3.16, sGPA: 2.87 Full time research technician position (Orthopedics) 2010-present Part time thesis-based Microbiology MS 2012-present (grad GPA: 3.72) I still have to take...
View ArticleJust how much does Waterloo care about research?
Hi, I'm going into my 3rd year of undergrad and will be applying to Waterloo the following year. I'm kind of in a dilemma right now and was wondering if anyone could provide some input? So my GPA isn't...
View ArticleNew Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Website
I have been working on a website during my experience as a COA. I thought that students working as a COA or thinking about optometry might like this. The most popular article is Review of Ocular...
View ArticleSCO Eye on Success 2014
I was wondering who all was accepted into the program and will be attending in August? I'm not sure if this is a new program, but if it is not, can those who have attended shed some light on the program?
View ArticleOptomCAS essay feedback
Hello, I just finished writing my personal statement. Would anyone be willing to read it and give me your feedback as to the content. Thanks!
View ArticleICO Private Practice Clerkship
Hello, I've heard the ICO has a PP Clerkship during the summer of the first and 2nd year. Does anyone have information/flyer/pamphlet that they can share? How long is this program and do you actually...
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Advice/Insight on OAT? Scoring EXTREMELY low
Hi guys, I was reading through some OAT test dilemmas through this website but I have not found anyone with a physics score as low as mine... oops So here's my current situation: I am scoring way lower...
View ArticleOptomcas Transcripts
I have attended two different universities, do I need to have a transcript sent from either school to optomcas? Or do I put the grades in myself? My current schools allows you to view your transcript...
View ArticleNova and AP credits
For anyone that was accepted into Nova or that attends Nova, do they take AP credits toward Pre-Req requirements? If so, is there a certain limit of hours that apply and/or certain scores (4 or 5) that...
View ArticleColor Vision?
if any color bind people can be an optometrist?? What are the difficulties, and challenges for a Deutanopic color vision defective people? Give the suggestions?
View ArticleUAB
Has anyone applied and been accepted to UAB? If so, what were your stats (GPA, OAT, extracurriculars)? I'm worried I won't get accepted. Tips are more than welcome.
View ArticleIs there any optimism left in the field of optometry?
I am asking because I will be starting optometry school in the fall. From what I have read, it seems to be all doom and gloom. Lots of loans, few jobs, and working very hard in optometry school to...
View ArticleWestern University Supplemental Application
Does anyone know what goes into Western University's supplemental application? Their website is mysterious about it. Are there additional essays to write? I'm trying to find the essay prompts for each...
View ArticleCycle 2?
I was looking through this and was wondering what cycle two meant? It's towards the bottom of the page. I've attached a screenshot too.
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