Pacific Optometry - Apply early or get volunteer experience?
Hi everyone, I'm a fourth year biology student from Canada applying to Pacific Optometry this year. I'm fairly confident in my gpa (86%) and oat scores (TS 390, AA 370), but am lacking in volunteer...
View ArticleTook the OAT today and...
Hi everyone I wanted some advice from you lovely people. I am an absolute horrible standard test taker and I scored 310 AA and 300 TS. I really don't want to retake. I studied for 3 months nonstop and...
View ArticleWill I get into a Optometry School
Hey Yall, So I was wondering if anyone could give me a honest response on my chances of getting that desired letter of acceptance to a optometry school. A little bit about me, going to optometry school...
View ArticleIAUPR entering class 2015
Hello guys, I am crteating a thread for IAUPR entering class of 2015. feel free to share your views, ideas and questions here. Hope this helps. Thank you.
View ArticleSouthern Interview
Does anyone have an interview scheduled for Southern yet? I have one next month, and I was wondering how it was and if anyone had any tips. Thanks!
View ArticleVerify transcripts before submitting?
So I'm not sure if this has been answered before, as I did search for a relatively recent topic. But I was wondering if I could get my transcripts verified prior to submitting my application to...
View ArticleSelling OAT material
Hi! I’m selling my books that I used to study for the OAT. -DAT Destroyer Ultimate: $180 -2012 Physics Destroyer: $50 -Kaplan 2010 DAT Seventh Edition (ISBN:9781607146599) selling for $40 -Kaplan 2008...
View ArticleDoes graduation date matter? (5th year)
I was set to graduate Spring 2014, but after my Uni processed my transfer courses, they were not approved. So, I still have two GEs to finish before I can get my diploma. Is there any benefit to having...
View ArticleNova's Supplement App
One of Nova's questions asks "Describe any special circumstances which you feel might assist the Committee on Admissions in evaluating your application." I am confused as to what they are looking for....
View ArticleThe Optometry Surplus: A Quantitative Determination Of Excess Densities
Im surprised this has not been posted yet: http://www.charlesmullen.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Optometry-Manpower-Surplus-Study-2014.pdf
View ArticleChances of getting into optometry school
So I've applied to different optometry schools and still haven't heard back from them. I currently have a 3.43 GPA and am the president of the pre-optometry club at my university. I took the OAT and...
View ArticleToo old?
Hi, I'm currently 34 and have worked as a ophthalmic tech, optician and optometric tech for the past 8 years and I'm currently thinking of going to optometry school... I have lots of courses but I'll...
View ArticleStudying Tactic
Hey yall, So I have been studying vigorously for the OAT. And I know where my weaknesses are. I was wondering if yall who took the test would give me suggestions on how I could tweak my studying. My...
View Articleoptometry and the gender gap - venting
Hi all, this post is to partially vent and also get everyone's opinion. SO I am a woman and I have worked for a private practice optometrist's office for 2 years now. The male owner (in his mid...
View ArticleRe-taking OAT
Does anyone know if the optometry schools take the highest or most recent OAT score? I tried to find this on the websites but wasn't too sure. Thanks!
View ArticleOptomCAS "My Achievements"
The application says to list all achievements, honors, awards, and scholarships. How far back should I go? I got into Who's Who in 2008, should I put that or is too long ago? Also should I really put...
View ArticleShould I bring my parents with me on my interview day?
I need advice on whether I should bring my parents to my interview day at SCO and IU.
View ArticleOptomCAS Evaluations
I am applying to at least 5 schools but the way I have figured it out in order to apply I need 5 different evaluations but I can only submit 4. I definitely need a committee letter, an optometrist...
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