OptomCAS GPA Calculator
Is there an existing GPA calculator that simulates how OptomCAS would calculated it?
View ArticleRetaking OAT for PCO
I had my interview at PCO at the end of September and they told me that they wanted me to retake the OAT before they make a decision. I thought my interview went really well, so I was wondering if...
View ArticleMidwestern Optometry Acceptance - Class of 2019
Hey Guys, Just wanted to start a fresh thread for anyone accepting offers for Midwestern. This way,we can get in contact and get to know each other well before school starts up in August. I recently...
View ArticleTaking The Pre-Requisite Classes Part Time?
Hello! I am thinking of going to Optometry School within 2 years but first I have to take the necessary pre-requisite classes. I come from a background in Economics and Business (BA and MA, 3.9 GPA)...
View ArticleWhat can an Optometrist focus on?
I was wondering if as a optometrists are you able to find a job that focuses on diagnosing and treating ocular diseases rather than going down the private practice of selling lenses path?
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Sharing the ride from SA to Houston after UIWRSO interview ?
Hi future optometrists, I was wondering if anyone here is driving home from San Antonio to Houston right after the interview next Friday the 21st ? I'm really in need of a ride home, my parents...
View ArticleDo school look at your academics after interview?
Hi everyone! I saw a previous thread where people have to retake their OAT after their interview at PCO. I know that some schools have closed file interview, and I thought when you get an interview...
View ArticleBad Semester
I am a sophomore (junior in credit hours including community college). My gpa from the community college is about a 3.75 but they were mostly business classes because that's originally what I thought I...
View ArticleSelling OAT study materials
Hi! So I'm selling the OAT destroyer which comes with the big white book of QR, Orgo, Gen Chem, Bio and the small white book of physics. The OAT Destroyer has never been written in, brand new...
View ArticleLOR struggles
Soo I have been putting off asking science professors for letters of recommendation for a while now, just because frankly I am terrified...all of my science classes have been 300+ student lectures, and...
View ArticleUC Berkeley Optometry student here to answer your questions!
Hi there! I am a second year optometry student at UCBSO (UC Berkeley School of Optometry). It was only less than two years ago when I was in your shoes, going through applications, studying for the...
View ArticleMCPHS questions ?
Hello. I received an invite for an interview from MCPHS. However I am not sure about it's position on being a new school and it's accreditation . I have been accepted to an accredited school already,...
View ArticleNOVA INTERVIEW 12/09/2014
Hello, I made an interview for Tuesday December 9th and I am traveling there alone I was wondering if anybody had an interview around than and maybe wanted to go in on a hotel room to save money? If...
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dentistry? or optometry?? I'M SO CONFUSED
hey guys.. I'm a sophomore pre-dent.. until recently.. I was so SURE that I wanted to be a dentist having a dentist uncle and all.. but after shadowing an oral surgeon and a couple of other dentists.....
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***Official Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry C/O 2019***
Introduce yourselves here-- can't wait till August!
View ArticleInterviews at out of state Optometry schools?
After submitting your application for optometry school, and you get an interview.. how does that all work? Especially for out of state applicants? UC Berkeley does interviews in late January, and I'm...
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 ArticleSimulate vision loss...possible?
I'm working on my dissertation and I am looking at using individuals with a visual acuity of 20/20 or better. I'm trying to manipulate their visual acuity by using trial lenses sets, and manipulating...
View ArticleCAN I STILL APPLY?
I'm hoping someone can give me more information about admissions into Pacific university. I'm in the process of taking prerequisite courses for the program. Unfortunately, I'm stuck on a wait list for...
View ArticleSUNY Optometry Deposit/Matriculation Fee
Hello Everyone! I was recently interviewed at SUNY Optometry, and was placed on hold. I was just wondering how much is the required deposit to save a seat, if I do get accepted? How much time do we...
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