Need advice on the essay
Hey everyone, I'm in the process of writing my essay (applying for the 2015 cycle). I'd be forever grateful for any of you that could give helpful tips on what to include? I've discussed my work...
View ArticleSending OAT scores after taking it
So I am taking the OAT a year before applying to schools. I was wondering if there was a way that you can later send the scores to additional schools besides the five you choose and if they save your...
View ArticleChances of getting in? Help!
I'm applying to schools this summer, and I am worried about getting in. My overall GPA is 3.55 and my science GPA is about 3.23. I just took the OAT and got these scores: QR-360 Reading-350 Biology-370...
View ArticlePersonal Statement Question
Is the 4500 character limit with spaces or without spaces? And also, am I supposed to tailor each personal statement to each different school or can I have one main one? Because I have seen mixed...
View ArticleOptomCAS Profile
Hello, Like many students, I am going to be applying tomorrow and believe my stats placeses me at the bottom of the barrel. I was interested in knowing if anyone has heard of someone with similar stats...
View ArticleHow important is volunteering abroad?
I am about to enter my senior year of undergrad and will be applying for optometry schools soon. I go to a highly ranked school but my GPA is less than stellar, especially my science GPA (around 3.0)....
View ArticleNew OptomCas Sysytem Issues and Application Experience
So, people who applied last are screwed according to the new OptomCas system. Your old app info and transcript will NOT be carried over. That's a huge waste of time and money to get those transcript...
View ArticleAccepted to OSU O.D. but had issues w/ graduation.
Hi. Posting this on behalf of a friend of mine: He got into Optometry school back in the fall, but struggled to finish his classes and ended up getting below 2.0's in a couple and had to retake, but...
View ArticlePersonal statement submission on Optomcas Beta
Does anyone know where to submit the personal statement on Optomcas Beta? I'd really appreciate the help.
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OptomCAS application
Hey everyone, I know there was a significant delay last cycle and when I called OptomCAS they said that GPA's should be claculated about a week after they recive your transcript.. For those of you...
View ArticleOptomCAS Beta Personal Statment
Hi guys, First time applying and I noticed that the personal statement submission is listed under "Questions" for whichever program you are applying. Does this mean I should tailor my personal...
View ArticleHelp! Low OAT practice test scores!!
So I have a week and a half left before I take my OAT. I've been taking Kaplans practice tests and on all 3, I am scoring 270. These tests were taken a month apart so now I feel like 3 months of...
View ArticleMissing Required Classes
Okay so here's the deal: basically I'm an idiot. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh this spring with a BS in Biology and 3.56 GPA. I pretty much didn't know what I wanted to do at the time,...
View ArticleWhere are you applying and why?
Hi, just wondering where you guys are all applying and why? I am applying to SCCO, Berkeley, Western and ICO. Want to stay local thus the Cali schools and ICO because the optometrist I work with is a...
View ArticleOptomCAS transcript processing time?
Hello, My transcripts were just received today (7/10/14), all LOR have been received and payment has been made. I was just wondering if anyone knew how long this process usually takes (time application...
View ArticleWaterloo 2015
Hello everyone! I figured I would start a 2015 thread because I am really excited about the upcoming year and thought maybe some of you applying to UW would also be excited! Get to know people and see...
View ArticleCan you submit your Optomcas before your transcripts/LORs are in?
Can you submit your Optomcas before your transcripts/LORs are in? I know certain things "lock" upon submission. Anyone know? Also, I have heard in the past that people have gotten interviews before all...
View ArticleIAUPR 2014 Entering Class
Hey, I was admitted to IAUPR starting 2014. I do not know anyone in PR and I have never been to PR. Just wanted to start this thread to meet my classmates prior to fall. If you are going to IAUPR fall...
View ArticleMcphs
Is anyone applying to MCPHS? Anyone in the first class 2012 have anything to say?
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ALOT of Questions on OPTOMETRY....
Ok so I've read many forums about optometry, yet they seem to be quite outdated! So I just wanted to know more about this particular career in the medical field. You don't have to answer all of them...
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