Stressing over UHCO!!!
Has anyone heard from Houston optometry school yet? I've heard back from all my top choice schools except UHCO. I also called the admissions office but they gave me the usual broad answers. Anyways...
View ArticleHow much more will tuition have to rise before the students realize its not...
It seems as though the brighter students realize the return on investment just isn't as great as it was pretty much anytime in the past. Are we going to see a future of less bright professionals? What...
View Article# of interviews you attend
Hey guys, Just wondering how many interviews is about average for people to attend? -currently have interviews scheduled for SUNY, NECO, SCCO, ICO, and PCO And about how many people are rejected from...
View ArticleWhat are my chances? Serious honesty would be appreciated.
Hi all - Currently working on my undergrad. Recently decided how I want to pursue a career in Optometry after shadowing an Optometrist. Now I'm determined to do extremely well. That being said, my...
View ArticleHow late is too late?
How late is too late to turn in your application. I'm planning on turning my application in the next month. I'm waiting to turn my application in until i retake the OAT in a week, I didn't want to turn...
View ArticleOn Hold until the end of the cycle?
Is it common to be placed on Hold until the end of the cycle?? Do applicants put on hold really have a chance?
View ArticleQuestion regarding LORs
Hello. I am currently getting together my letters of recommendation to start applying. Several schools require a non-science or general professor to write one. My question is what exactly constitutes a...
View ArticleProcess of Accepting Offers
I realize that some schools will process each persons application and interview process with varying times before they inform the applicant of their decision. My question is what can you do if you get...
View ArticleDo you ever contact admissions about your application status?
I don't know if this is a dumb question or not, but is it acceptable to send an e-mail asking about your application status? I applied to 8 schools. I have interviews at PCO and MCPHS, I got waitlisted...
View ArticleHELP!! QUESTION FOR INTERVIEW TOMORROW
I have an interview tomorrow, I made a road trip with my dad. My question I need help with is.... He planned on dropping me off and then picking me up when interview and tour was done. Do people go by...
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Advice on possible Interview question
Hi everyone, I was just wondering on how you would explain or if have any tips for me on answering a possible interview question about explaing a bad grade. I have an interview on Dec. 2nd and seem to...
View Article***The Official Nova Class of 2018 Interview/Acceptance Thread ***
Hey everyone, I shamelessly copied this thread verbatim from the Dental forum. Ignore the inaccurate date discrepancies below, but I'm just wondering... andrewhntran said: ↑ Hey guys, I am a first time...
View ArticleNOVA Official Acceptance Class of 2018
Congratulations to all of you that have been accepted to NOVA Optometry class of 2018. My name is Jessica Ward and I will also be a part of the class of 2018. I am about to create a facebook group for...
View ArticleWhat are my chances?
Hello, I am a pre-optometry student. I only have a 3.017 Overall GPA, My Science GPA is about 3.00. I am currently a fourth year and I will take an extra year to graduate. My Major is Biology. I am an...
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Class of 2018 Acceptances
I believe it would be a good idea to get this thread going for this cycle, similar to the one from last cycle. We can all share as we hear back good news from the schools we applied to. Let's use the...
View ArticlePre Reqs.. and Bachelors, Acceptance?! HELP
Hey everyone, I'm 22, and wanting to become a OD. I am curious as to your opinions on getting in / accepted to the actual programs. Basic info / background - I have gotten my associates in marketing...
View ArticlePre-Optometry Students: PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING
Since there are many questions that are frequently asked, we can have this thread to answer most of them. BRAND NEW Pre-Optometry Students (or if you're contemplating going into optometry): 1) For...
View ArticlePCO Committee has not made a decision?
Just got a letter in the mail today saying that the committee has not made a decision at this time and will review my file again after completion of the 2014 Summer Enrichment Program. It is said that...
View ArticleNSUOCO vs UMSL
Hello! Has anyone been accepted and/or decided to go to either NSUOCO or UMSL? What made you pick those schools? Or if you didn't go to one of them why not?
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