High GPA and Average OAT
Hi everyone! I just took the OAT for the first time today and here were my scores: BIO - 300 GCHEM - 300 OCHEM - 300 RC - 330 PHYS - 320 QR - 310 TS - 310 AA - 310 So, my scores are pretty average. On...
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I submitted and paid for applications last night. I paid for IU by itself, but then paid for the remaining 4 schools all together once I realized that was an option. Under the program status tab IU is...
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Hey guys. Where on optomcas can I check the status of my application after I have submitted and paid for it.
View Article"Awaiting Materials"? OPTOMCAS Question
Hey everyone, I submitted my OPTOMCAS application last Friday, and on the screen for 'Application Status' it says that the 6 programs I am applying to are still "Awaiting Materials." Am I missing...
View ArticlePre-Optometry Club at other schools?
Hi everyone-- I'm fairly new and have found SDN to have great info for my plans to apply to Optometry school. Thank you to all who post! Did anyone go to school in undergrad that had specifically a...
View ArticleChances.. (sorry but i have to ask)
Okay took the OAT a couple days ago scored.. not so hot. QR: 290 RC: 360 BIO: 300 GCHEM: 300 OCHEM: 220 PHYSICS: 300 AA: 300 TS: 280 And my GPA is a 3.2. I'm involved in clubs on campus, shadowed, and...
View ArticleShould I apply this year given my gpa/oat score?
Hi Everybody I just wrote the OAT today and came out with these scores: QR: 300 RC: 330 Bio: 320 Gen Chem: 360 Org. Chem: 370 Physics: 290 Total Science: 340 Academic Average: 330 These scores are...
View ArticleApplication verification
Hey sdn members, for anyone who already submitted their app, how long was your app in the verification stage. Also how long after that did you get replies from schools. Thank you
View Articleearly admissions
I am on my junior year of college. My GPA is a 3.59 and I haven't taken my oat yet but am considering applying to programs that accept students without a bachelor's degree. I have worked at an...
View ArticleWithdrew from a new University
So transferred to a Loyola University Chicago from a community with a Major in Math. After two weeks here I withdrew and decided to go back to my community college to finish my pre-reqs for optometry...
View Article***IAU Puerto Rico****
Let me start by introducing myself: I am a 3rd year optometry student at IAUPR and I also happen to be the Student Council President, the IAUPR COVD Liaison, the National OEP Student Liaison, a writer...
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Any IAUPR student HERE?
Hello there! I am a senior year student at InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico- Metropolitan Campus. I am currently finishing up my bach. in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry while studying for the...
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How many job shadowing hours?
Fellow pre-optometrists, I was wondering how many job shadowing hours you all had / if there is a general rule of thumb for how many hours you should have to be competitive? I am looking for a...
View ArticleIf anyone can help me resolve this issue I will be very appreciative.
Does anyone know if there are any Optometry schools in the United States that will let a student take part time classes? I want to know if any school will let me take about 11/12 credits in a semester....
View ArticleLate application
Hey guys would any of you know what would be considered an early application and what would be considered late? Thank you
View ArticleUMSL Interview
Can anyone offer some tips about what to expect for an interview at UMSL College of Optometry? Thanks in advance!
View ArticleAwaiting Materials
Hi All, So I submitted all required transcripts, payments, and evaluations via optomcas but when viewing the status of my application, it still says "Awaiting Materials". I've emailed back and forth...
View ArticleOrgo Chem bad score
Hi Everyone, So I recently took the OAT and got these scores: TS: 340 AA: 330 I have a 3.3 GPA and lots of volunteering/extra curric. experience, and from what I've heard, people are saying I should...
View ArticlePersonal Statement.
Hi, I am trying to write a decent personal statement, it's about a page long as of now but it's very plain. I don't have any interesting story (I wish I did) so that I can share that in my personal...
View ArticleInterviews
I have two interviews next week at SCO and Nova. Does anyone have any tips?? Thanks!
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