PERSONAL STATEMENT AS AN OPTOMETRY REAPPLICANT
I'm in the process of rewriting my personal statement for Optometry. I was hoping someone could comment on what optometry schools are typically looking for reapplicants to answer in a personal...
View ArticleWhat are my chances?
Overall I have good marks. 3.80 GPA 360 OAT But i am a third year and a Canadian Resident I have 44 hours of unpaid observation and a bunch of volunteering at various organizations. I am applying to...
View ArticleIs it too late to apply?
Hello, I plan to submit my application at the end of December. I'm applying to PUCO, NOVA, and MCPHS. Do you think its too late to apply for schools or should I just wait next year and apply early?...
View ArticleICO OAT Req
I got an interview at ICO even before I took my OAT. I however took my OAT and didn't do so well the first time. My interview is coming up and I was wondering if anyone knew if ICO would still accept...
View ArticleSCO, Midwestern, NOVA; Clinical Experience?
I am faced with the daunting task of trying to choose the Optometry that is perfect for me and my desire to become an excellent clinician of Optometry. Feel free to add your own input or advice. I just...
View ArticlePossibly Bad OAT scores, should I report to school?
Hi, I am taking my VERY FIRST OAT in 2 days. I really don't feel I am ready but I scheduled it so I can meet the deadlines for some schools. IF,I do really terribly on the OAT this time, should I still...
View ArticleRe-taking prereqs
Hi, so I have been freaking out lately because I was planning on applying to optometry schools this summer and I realized I have a few C-s for pre-reqs, and I read on here that its okay to re-take...
View ArticleCalling for Moderator Nominations!
Hello, Every now and then we like to add new members to our Moderator volunteer staff. Moderators are stewards of the forums that provide level headed, respectful advice and commentary to other members...
View ArticleWhen do on hold applicants get a response from suny ?
I've heard April, but how early or late in April ? Most schools have their full deposit due early April, so it's hard to decide what to do.
View ArticleIAUPR School of Optometry...no response?
Hey future OD's, Did anyone who applied for the Optometry school in Puerto Rico hear back from them at all? I already had interviews for all my other schools but I haven't heard back from this...
View ArticleOptomcas Transcript finalize Option
Did Optomcas removed the option to finalize your transcript after you are done with entering all the information. I don't seem to see that option anymore. Can somebody confirm this, Please. Thanks
View ArticleIAUPR School of Optometry - Ask Questions Here
Dear students, For any prospective optometry students who are thinking/considering Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry, you can ask it here. I know this has been started in...
View ArticlePCO Scholars v. NECO
Hey everybody! I was recently accepted into MCPHS, NECO, and PCO. I've pretty much ruled out MCPHS and am looking at PCO and NECO. I liked the people at NECO a lot, and it seemed like all of the...
View Article****Class of 2019 UIW RSO****
Anyone else out there attending UIW RSO in the fall of 2015?!
View Article***Illinois College of Optometry Class of 2019
Hey guys! I haven't seen another thread for the ICO class of 2019 yet, so I figured I'd start one. Can't wait to meet y'all!
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 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 ArticleOptomCAS Science GPA?
I know that when you apply, OptomCAS will generate different GPAs. I've even visited the site, but I'm still a little confused. So there's an overall GPA and a science GPA. I wanted to know what...
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