Will I get into optometry school?
Hi all, I recently applied to Optometry school, my optomcas was submitted on the 19th of august but wasn't sent out to the schools up until last week due to a transcript issue. I applied to Missouri,...
View ArticleApplication help
Hey guys I wanted to know if anybody could answer this question. Some say yes and some say no. What I wanted to know was can optometry schools see your application before it is verified or does the...
View ArticleSUNY Application
Hey, For the SUNY application where you have to describe your leadership skills in 200 words are you allowed to exceed 200 words or is that frowned upon? I tried to some up my leadership skills but I...
View ArticleWaterloo optometry application
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I'm in the process of applying to the waterloo optometry program! I have quite a few academic awards however they also ask for non academic awards...
View ArticleHope for the "low GPA" kids
Hi guys, I'm actually a "silent reader". I've only posted once, earlier this year when I was literally panicking because I realized my GPA was so so so bad, and I thought my optometry dreams were...
View ArticleWhen am I supposed to apply to optometry school?
I'm just started my junior year right now and I plan on entering optometry school right after my senior year so I plan on starting some time near June 2016 after I graduate. When am I supposed to start...
View ArticleSalus interview
I just scheduled my interview for mid October. It's my first interview, so I don't want to cancel it in case I do not hear from anyone else, but with the cost of tuition and complaints of the school I...
View ArticlePCO/Salus traditional program interview.
Hello, I believe PCO needs the following types of recommendation letters: Arrange to have forwarded directly to OptomCAS the following letters of evaluation to fulfill the requirement for Pennsylvania...
View ArticleHow long did PCO take to invite for an Interview?
I have submitted my application in August but just took my OAT, and sent them my scores. I have been invited to another interview but can't decided on the date because I am awaiting to see if PCO will...
View ArticleHearing back after interviews
Has anyone heard back from their schools after their interviews?!
View ArticleBack of Transcript Legend for GPA calculation
For anyone applying this cycle, did OptomCAS use the back of your transcript's legend to calculate your GPA? (Especially for any Canadian applicants?) For example my school goes by percentages which...
View ArticleWhen did you hear back?! Verified....?
Hey guys! So my first time on here, I am a senior and submitted my application to OptomCAS on 8/30. I have filled out the supplemental to most places (idk if SUNY needs one....was theirs integrated...
View ArticleChances of getting in
Hi all, My OAT scores are excellent, all subjects are above average. I have 2 years experience working at an optometry clinic(admin work, pre-test patients etc). I also have extra shadowing hours with...
View Articleif you get admitted to an optometry school, and you say yes, can you deny the...
if you get admitted to an optometry school, and you say yes, can you deny the acceptance if you get into another school a few weeks later? Also, if one school says yes, and another school tells you to...
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Interview Attire (Ladies, lets talk hair!)
Okay, this may sound silly, but I can't seem to get a consensus on the issue from anyone I ask in real life. For an interview, does it matter how you do your hair? Obviously, it needs to be groomed,...
View ArticleAnyone looking buy some OAT materials?
Hi everyone! This post is mainly for the Canadian pre-optoms residing around GTA/Kitchener-Waterloo: I recently wrote my OATs and scored relatively well (AA: 360, TT: 370) and was admitted into...
View ArticleOptomcas shadowing
Hello, Im applying to optometry school this year, but am having some trouble on Optomcas. Does anyone know how to put in your shadowing hours if you shadowed for just one day? Do I put the average...
View ArticleWhy optometry?
I don't mean to sound condescending or like I'm trolling, but can someone tell me why you chose optometry over MD/DO with a specialty in opthalmology?
View ArticleWhat are my chances?
Hello, I am a Junior on the pre-optometry track right now. I have a 3.26 GPA, a 3.38 biology gpa and 2.75 chemistry gpa (I have only taken 2 chemistry classes so far). I am also the pre-optometry club...
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