Neco vs Salus
I was wondering if any current, former, or prospective students can tell me a little bit more about these schools. I have about a week to decide and any opinions of them would help in my decision.
View ArticleGrades > experience
Hey all! I've seen a lot of posts discussing low GPAs or OAT scores, but great experience- like working at an optometrists office for 2+ yrs. My question is, what if you have a good GPA, decent OAT...
View ArticleWaterloo Acceptance ?
To those that have been accepted into Waterloo this year, if you don't mind, could you please let us know what your GPA/OAT score is and what extra curricular activities you have done? I'm currently...
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...
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UC Berkeley interview invite
Has anyone heard back from Berkeley yet? They said it would be around the 5th
View ArticleAvoid IAUPR at all costs -- current student
Why do you think these same threads keep coming up every year by disgruntled students? The only reason you don't hear more about it is because most people are pretty selfish....they come on these...
View ArticleIAUPR deposit
I was accepted to IAUPR recently and have to pay the deposit by 17th but I cant seem to find the address to send the money order to. I was hoping if someone who also got accepted could guide me as to...
View ArticleCanadian Students-Financial Aid
I am a Canadian student and I'm looking for loan options that are available to us in order to study in the States. I have looked in Provincial , federal loans as well as bank loans and even if I get...
View ArticleLow Marks in Prerequisites Courses
Hi! I'm currently in fourth Year of undergrad and over the years, I have taken the required courses for Optometry schools but have gotten marks lower than "C" in some of them. I haven't given my OAT...
View ArticleDoes Optomcas require you to disclose academic misconduct?
I have academic misconduct on my record from my university. It does not appear on my transcript, and I still received an A in the course where it occurred. I just have a letter in my file that...
View ArticleShadowing opportunity
If there are any pre-optometry students in the DC metro area that are looking for a shadowing opportunity, PM me. I currently work for a great optometrist who is very willing to teach and we are...
View ArticleAdvice Needed
Hey all, I'm in a little bit of a rut about what to do during my year off. After taking the OAT this year, I did not get high enough scores to get accepted into the schools I wanted. My obvious move...
View ArticlePCO interview advice?
Just got an interview with PCO. Can anybody who interviewed there tell me how it went? What was the procedure, what type of questions did they ask, and if they were uptight or laid back? Thanks
View ArticleWestern University Matriculation and Pre-Reqs
Hello my fellow Optometry school hopefuls. I have a question pertaining specifically to WesternU's College of Optometry pre-requisite courses. To my understanding a student may be offered admission to...
View ArticleAvg. gpa all applicants vs. admitted applicants
Hello! I'm surveying the 2014 admission stats for optometry schools and they have a section labeled "avg. gpa all applicants/admitted applicants." What is the difference between those two? For Puerto...
View ArticleWhat is Ohio State Interview like?
I have an upcoming interview at Ohio State soon. What is the interview like? Is there a writing sample at all?
View ArticleSo about my chances.. What are they?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to see what my chances are for acceptance into the class of 2020. I will be applying right around the rollover date in July so I can have the best chances for acceptance. My...
View ArticleVision testing in preschool children
Hello I am an orthoptics student. I have an assessment on assessing ion in preschoolers in which I'm struggling with. Could someone please help if you guys have any ideas/suggestion ?? What are some of...
View ArticleOhio vs. NECO
Wondering your guys' input on choosing between these two schools. I am accepted at NECO but just recently also received an interview for Ohio. I am also waiting on Western still but considering the...
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...
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