Anyone that got accepted to Houston Optometry? I need some advice.
Please message me. I need advice in terms of applying to optometry schools here in Texas. I am planning to change from pre-dental to pre-optometry. Been thinking about it more and more, and would think...
View ArticleMCPHS interview Question Please Help
Hello, Those who received interview confirmation via e-mail for MCPHS. Does one of your interview process component say the following, "Interview with PharmD faculty member." I just noticed that in my...
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 ArticleSelling OAT study materials
Hey guys, I'm looking to sell my OAT study materials. I have the Kaplan OAT prep course materials: big blue book from Kaplan, lesson book, flashcards for Physics, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,...
View ArticleTransferring from Community College to University
Hello, I'm currently in my 4th semester at a community college. However during my time here, I feel that I'm a bit behind in my courses. So far I've only taken a full year of General Biology along with...
View ArticleFYI: Consider University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry
While I commend and respect all optometry students and the institutions they attend, I thought I would post some information on the school that I chose. Reasons to attend UMSL 1) Pre-Professional...
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 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...
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UAB & IU
Has UAB filled their class yet for the fall of 2015?? I'm wait listed there and have an interview at IUSO in late March. I'm super nervous and think I may have to take another year off to retake the OAT
View ArticlePersonal Statement Length
What was your word count for the Optomcas application personal statement?
View ArticleGo to MCPHS or wait?
I applied to UMSL, ICO, and MCPHS. The reason I applied to these three was because these three schools do not required Orgo 2/Biochem both of which I haven't taken. I was rejected from UMSL. I've been...
View Articlebiochem course
Hi all, I am looking for an online biochemistry course to fulfill the requirement. I have already graduated from college, so that would not be an option. I have tried looking for them around the area...
View ArticleSUNY vs. UCBSO vs. etc
I know this question is brought up a lot but I am having a difficult time deciding between schools. I went to UC Berkeley for my undergraduate degree and loved the bay but was hoping for a new...
View ArticleReference Letters
Hi guys! I'm a 3rd year undergrad student and I am planning on writing my OAT this summer (2015) and also applying at the end of August. If I don't get accepted anywhere for 2016, I was thinking of...
View ArticleClosed File Interview resume?
Hi everyone, I have a closed file interview this week and I was wondering if I should bring a copy of my resume. I feel like bringing my resume seems "professional" but it defeats the purpose of a...
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What can you contribute
What does it mean when an interviewer asks what can you contribute to the school? I didnt know how to answer this question during my interview
View ArticleWaterloo 2014
Hello everyone! I've just completed my OAT and submitted my online application for Optometry at Waterloo and was looking to get to know the other applicants. I know it's a little early to be creating a...
View ArticleWhy did you choose to Apply/Attend ICO
To current or prospective ICO students, Why did you choose to apply or attend ICO? What makes ICO stand out from other optometry schools? Thanks for sharing.
View ArticleSupplements
This is going to sound ditzy but I didn't really realize this whole supplement business until I was pretty much submitting my OptomCAS application. Do most schools require this and how does it work? I...
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