Supplemental Essay Advice?
Hello! I am currently working on my supplemental applications for Optometry school and one of the essay questions ask: Why do you feel you are a good fit for our program? Any advice on how to tackle...
View ArticleLetters of Recommendation
I'm looking for some advice on how to ask for letters of recommendation. The "catch" is that I graduated in May of last year and most of the professors that I knew fairly well I haven't seen in almost...
View ArticleLORs
Hi all! Is it bad if I have my LORs from three different optometrists/ophthalmologist? Does any of the schools give you the option of any one for your LORs? Thanks!!! =]
View ArticleScience prof LOR flexibility?
Does anyone know if the following schools are flexible regarding letters of recommendation? My undergrad school doesn't do the commitee/prehealth advisor thing so I have to solicit my professors...
View ArticlePCO questions
I have an interview at PCO coming up. Is it too late in the cycle to get accepted ? Also, did you like the school? What do you think of the location? Where do most students live ( from my own looking...
View ArticleRetaking a class?
I've read that some optometry schools require all prerequisites taken to be above a C- and some schools will waive that if you've taken a coursework that is similar or a higher level. I received a C-...
View ArticleOAT Score
Hey guys, Just wrote my OAT, and have mixed emotions about my scores. I want to apply to Waterloo, and for the people who may have already gotten in or wrote the test, I would really appreciate your...
View ArticleQuestion for Canadian Students!
Hi Everyone! I am just curious, for Canadian students, if you were admitted to both SCCO and UW, which one would you choose to attend and why? Thanks!
View ArticleScholarships?
Does anyone know what kind of entrance scholarships are available for SUNY and NECO? In terms of the amount given, requirements, and how many people receive it? There isn't much information on the...
View ArticleSco
Hey so I was just wondering a time frame of when people heard from interviews for s c o I sent out my application November seventh and I have received interviews from suny PCO nova Rosenberg but not s...
View ArticleTaking my first OAT end of Dec, is this too late?
I know I can't get an interview without the OAT scores, but I would like to reschedule the exam to the end of this month instead of 12/9...not much difference, but I am super nervous!! I know it takes...
View ArticleWhy didn't i get into Pacific Optometry?
So i had an interview at Pacific in november. Thought it went decent, not amazing but not horrible. Thought I had a great shot of getting in due to my marks and experience volunteering etc. Later i was...
View ArticleIAUPR entering class 2015
Hello guys, I am crteating a thread for IAUPR entering class of 2015. feel free to share your views, ideas and questions here. Hope this helps. Thank you.
View ArticleNeed Advice (applying late: Optometry)
I will be finished with pre-req at the end of Fall 2015. Is applying in January for the 2016 entering class too late? With GPA of 3.1
View ArticlePre-optometry student looking for advice
Hi there, new to this site, I've been looking around for some good advice for applying to optometry school and was always lead back to this website. I have two questions, what would you guys recommend,...
View ArticleSchool Priorities - Extracurriculars, Academics, etc
Hello! I was hoping to discuss with other members on this forum, which schools you find heavily prioritize academics during their application process, and which look at the overall profile of the...
View ArticleLetters of Recommendation
I know certain optometry schools require specific letters of recommendation. I am having trouble finding who to contact about questions about letters so I decided to try here first. I was wondering if...
View ArticleDo I have shot at getting interview & ultimately acceptance?
Hello All! This is super long so please bear with me. I seek this forum's advice since I have a lack of guidance and unsure of where to look for information. I have been interested in optometry for at...
View ArticleAnyone heard from Houston?
I've applied to other school and am currently planning on going to SCCO because I have yet to hear anything from Houston. I submitted my application back in the beginning of August and have got...
View ArticleNOVA vs SCO?
Hello, I recently just interviewed at NOVA and got accepted. I really loved the environment and the integration with the other health professional students. I really felt comfortable on campus and in...
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