WesternU vs. ICO vs. NECO
Yup, another one of these posts! I've already been accepted to ICO and submitted my deposit, but I can't help but consider other schools I've applied to, since this is a really huge decision. Someone,...
View ArticleWestern University
Hello Everyone! I received an email about 5 days ago from WesternU saying that they have processed my application and sent it to the admissions committee for review. I was just wondering if anyone knew...
View ArticleSwitching from Med to Optometry
Hello guys! I am a junior and I was considering Optometry as a profession. I am an Economics major with Pre-Medicine concentration. During my freshman, I really wanted to do Optometry, but after...
View ArticleThinking of Optometry
Hey guys, I have been contemplating a career in optometry. I have not really shadowed much in the field so I will be getting some experience starting this semester to really get a feel. What kind of...
View ArticleWestern Interview 2014
Hi If anybody had an interview with WesternU, how did it go? What type of questions did they ask? Thank you in advance
View ArticleDropping the semester?
Hey guys, I just transferred to the University of Florida with my AA and I've started out horribly and I've already dropped one class and am considering dropping the entire semester. I know that I have...
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 ArticleDisabling Facebook
What is everyone's opinion on disabling check-ins, pictures, on Facebook? I just submitted a couple of applications and I have done my fair share of partying with some pictures on Facebook, ha
View ArticleOD recommendation letter
I am applying this fall, and I don't have the OD letter of recommendation yet. Is it possible to get accepted without the letter? For those who got accepted, did you all have a letter of recommendation...
View ArticleLate applicant?
Hello, I'm a Canadian student applying to the US. I'm not too familiar with rolling admission, but how late would be considered risky? around what time do schools start filling the student quota? I'm...
View Articlewithdrawl
Hey all, was just wondering if anyone knows if you get a W after you get accepted to optometry school in a class that isn't required for optometry school does that affect you in any way?
View ArticleBecoming a optician to improve ones resume?
I have decided to take the ABO exam to become a certified optician in hopes of improving my application for optometry school. I have talked to a few opticians about the exam but I was hoping to get...
View ArticleMCPHS-Optometry School Interview
Hello, my name is Majd, I applied to MCPHS College of Optometry and a couple of other schools. So far MCPHS is the only school that has reached out to me and invited me for an interview on Oct. 30. My...
View ArticlePCO Scholars Interview (MMI)
Hello Everyone I have an interview coming up for the Scholars Program at PCO. The interview is MMI format. I want to know if anyone has been interviewed for this program. Would like some feedback! Any...
View ArticleIs it possible to reserve seats at multiple schools once accepted ?
I'm in bit of a dilemma and want to know if I can accept 1-2 schools by reserving a seat. My interview times are too far apart and I don't want to risk loosing a spot trying to reach my top school. Big...
View ArticleICO vs SUNY?
I'm having a tough time deciding between the two (holding seats at both until I decide)... I know they are both great programs but I was wondering what everyone on here thought? I like ICO due to the...
View ArticlePCO Scholars Program vs SUNY
Hello All, I'm looking for a little help - I was recently accepted to both SUNY (in-state) and PCO's scholars program. I feel like there are pros and cons to both. After getting my OD, I think I would...
View ArticleTuition and general financial advice for Optometry school?
Hey all, I was wondering if anyone has any advice regarding paying for Optometry school. There isn't as many scholarship opportunities for incoming optometry students as undergraduate students so...
View ArticleSuny interviews for 2015 school year
Hi. I have an interview coming up in 2 weeks at SUNY. All of the posts I'm reading about feedback/tips are outdated. I wanted to know if anyone who interviewed recently for this cycle would like to...
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