Do science courses outside the science requirements count towards science GPA?
Hey all, This is my first time on this forum so if this question seems stupid or has been answered before, I have an valid excuse... I'm a Chemical Biology major so there are courses that I took that...
View ArticleClassmates bailing on Optomtry School
I have 2 classmates planning to leave after 2 years in of optometry school. Both were in the top half of our class academically. One is switching to a PA program & the other undecided. Both site...
View ArticleDeferring my acceptance?
Hi everybody, I've already accepted a seat at OSU, but I'm strongly considering declining my acceptance. I've always been interested in optometry, but I've had reservations about attending optometry...
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What due date are you giving your evaluators?
Just out of curiosity, under the due date for each individual evaluator, what are you all putting? Thanks
View ArticlePros and Cons of Optometry, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medical Doctors and Chiropracti
Guys, lets list all the pros and cons of each of these careers. This will help biology majors choose what is good for them. 1) Optometry Pros= Make decent money ($100k/ year), very less stress,...
View ArticleNew to SDN and need help with PS
I am new to SDN. I am reading thru different threads. It sounds like you can get help here. I am writing my personal statement and have a pretty good draft. I would like somebody to read and help me so...
View ArticleVolunteering Section
I have volunteered in three different departments over the last years at a hospital. Should I make each department its own section or should I just put it as one section and briefly mention each? I...
View ArticleWhat are my Chances for my schools?
So here is my situation: what would you say my chances of at acceptance to NOVA, PCO, NECO, ICO, or SUNY is? Will the Bio score hold me back? OAT score: -Bio: 270 -Chem: 370 -Ochem: 330 -RC: 320...
View ArticleBooks on Ocular Diseases
Does anyone have any recommendations for books to read on Ocular Diseases?
View ArticleEquipment for sale
Hello, I have for sale: Optometry chair w. foot reclining switch, Topcon slit lamp, Omni joy stick, Opthalmoscope, Tonometer, table-top, lamp, misc. parts, mounting arms and box of related misc parts....
View ArticleMy Debt after Optometry School
this post is to give an idea of what to expect for people who is considering optometry or any other profession. these numbers are close to my current numbers, rounded to the nearest 1k. i graduated...
View ArticleChances of acceptance
Hi so I'm new to SDN. Been a silent reader for a while. I plan on taking my OAT and just wanted to see if anyone could put in their two cents. So my gpa now is 3.5 and I'm active in extracurricular...
View ArticleMy Chances at Waterloo?
Hey, I actually just wrote the OAT and I may be applying to Waterloo. So is that 300 or higher rule set in stone? I kind of did really well on everything but RC... Check out my scores: Quantitative...
View ArticleSupplementary Application Question
So I'm working on secondary apps and a lot of them ask if there's additional information that we should know about in evaluating your application for admission. What kind of information are they...
View ArticleOat process/date
I am confused on when the earliest I can apply for the oat test and when after I can apply to opt school? I would like to start opt school in fall 2016...so when can I take the test and apply?
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Waterloo Optometry
First post! So I'm new here, and I did a search but couldn't find the answer to my probably obvious question. I'm Canadian & attend a school in Ontario but my school doesn't use percentages, it...
View ArticleOptomCas Submission till response
I was just wondering when I will hear back from schools. I submitted my OptomCas on July 14th and my last letter was submitted on July 24. My transcripts and OAT have all been received.
View ArticlePaying for optometry school
I am currently in the process of applying to NECO and MCPHS (application is done, taking the OATs August 23 and waiting on LORs) for fall 2015. I am very overwhelmed about how I am going to pay for...
View ArticleMidwestern University-Glendale Housing
I am a first year P1 student. I am looking to share an apartment (within walking distance to MWU!) with a second female MWU-Glendale student. Rent would be $300/mo. Message me for details.
View ArticleSelling Complete 2014 OAT Destroyer set and 2012 Kaplan OAT book!
Hey there, for $200, I am selling the complete OAT Destroyer set - 2014 version (includes questions in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and quantitative reasoning) and the Kaplan...
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