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SCO vs Nova
I am torn between Nova and SCO. I live in FL so Nova is an ideal option for me, but I know SCO has one of the best programs in the country. Memphis didn't really wow me when I went for my interview, so...
View ArticleApplying to Optometry School
Hi everyone, I had a question concerning the number of schools an average applicant applies to each cycle. My main question is: Is it possible for someone to apply to ALL optometry schools in the US...
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SCO vs. UAB
Both SCO and UAB are excellent schools from what I can see, but I am in a tough situation in deciding which to attend. For current students or recent graduates of SCO or UAB, what is your opinion of...
View ArticleDoes Anybody have a raw score coversion chart for OAT
Hi, I'm looking for raw score conversion chart for the OAT exam. The one I found in the AOA (online), do not have the score conversion for the all 40 RC questions. If anybody has it can you please send...
View ArticleOAT Exam Question
Hi, I have few questions about the OAT exam: are the all the constants given for the Physics and general chemistry portion of the exam or do I have to memorize all of them? Will chad's videos for...
View ArticleMCPHS interviewees or current students
If you have interviewed recently, what was the process like? If you have interviewed recently or are attending MCPHS, what are your thoughts on the school/city?
View ArticleAcademic Dishonesty - Applying to Optometry Schools
I am a senior right now. I have already applied to optometry schools and my interviews are coming up. Not too long ago, I was desperate for a few points of change on an exam that I asked for a regrade...
View ArticleInterested in Optometry but completing last year in Accounting.
Hi I am currently attending my last year at University of Ontario Institute of Technology in accounting and after my 4 month internship I realized that accounting is not a profession for me I read up...
View ArticleMidwestern Optometry Acceptance
I have recently been accepted by SCCO and have two weeks to let them know if I will be attending or not. I have my Midwestern interview this weekend and was wondering how long it takes for them to get...
View ArticleWorking vs Shadowing
I'm just wondering which would be better, working at a practice or shadowing different doctors? I'm in my second year of undergrad and I've applied at several private practices and was accepted. I was...
View ArticleNECO supplmental app fee?
For those of you who have paid for the NECO supplemental fee, did you wait for an e-mail or just go directly to the website and pay for it? (They don't ask for my application ID so how will they know I...
View ArticleNeed advice. PCO/NECO/ICO
Hi all, I am struggling with choosing one of these 3 schools: PCO, NECO and ICO. I got in all of them and I need to decide by next week. But my next interview at SCCO is in November. I'm an...
View ArticleSCCO Interview 2014
Hello Everyone, I know that this question has been repeatedly asked on SDN but they are old posts so I wanted to start a new thread for SCCO. I recently received an invitation for an interview at SCCO...
View ArticleWhat are my chances?
I would appreciate some honest feedback. I just took my OAT for the first time this morning and here are my scores: 340 Biology, 320 GC, 310 OC, 340 RC, 270 Physics, 310 QR, 320 AA, and 310 TS. I am 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 ArticleUIWRSO Interview
Hi All, Does anybody have any feedback for the RSO interview? What's the best way to prepare for it? Is it open or closed file? Thank you.
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Interview attire
I'll be interviewing at SCCO in about a week. Should I wear a suit or will a shirt and tie suffice? I'm not a local and last I checked it was almost 80 degrees down there , which is nice but to be...
View ArticleMaster's Degree in Economics, want to shift gears and go to Optometry school
Hi all! I need some advice please. Here's my particular situation. I recently moved to the USA in March 2014 and got married to my American fiance of years and shortly after that, I have applied for my...
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