Optomcas Application (Awards and Honors)
For the "Awards and Honors" section, what type of thing is this referring to? Of course, I understand if you've won awards but what about just making the Dean's List etc? Does that count?
View ArticleSelling Kaplan OAT Course Materials
Hey guys, I am finally done studying for the OAT and I am selling my materials I used with the Kaplan class. This set includes the OAT "Big Book" of 1000+ pages of information, lesson book, flashcards,...
View ArticleNeed Advice! Chances of getting in?
Hey guys! I have a 3.26 GPA overall (not very good I know). I failed OChem I and retook it and ended up with a B. Also, I have improved academically through the years and most recently I finished my...
View ArticleSo many things to prepare...yet none is ready and I'm out of time.. HELP!
Hi guys, how are you doing? My name is Jin Seo, I'm a student who is preparing for applying at some optometry schools. After graduating from N.C State in 2012, I've been working at local restaurant for...
View ArticleOptomcas transcript request forms
Hey all, Is there any way to have the transcript request forms sent to the schools "remotely"? Lets say you don't live in the same state or city where you took a class at some college one time, how the...
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The lowest GPA accepted with OAT SCORE accepted
Hey, ANyone knows that lowest GPA (science GPA) and Lowest OAT score accepted to any school in 2009. I took my OAT, and Applying next year, I was wondering if I should retake OAT or not, MY GPA IS...
View ArticleOAT Scores
When to apply to optometry school do the schools see all your previous OAT scores or just the most recent ones? I have just taken the OAT recently and I am planing on retaking it sending my scores out...
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OAT Exam
Hey everyone! I am going to sign up to take the OAT soon, but I would like to know the dates available in my city before I actually register to take the test. Is there any way to find out what dates...
View ArticleLetter of Reccomendation Requirements. Please help!
Hey everyone! I also had a question about the LOR in addition to the OAT question I posted earlier. My question is: Is it okay to submit 3 LOR: 1 from professor, 1 from optometrist, and 1 from manager...
View ArticleMy Year-Long Experience (Application Process/ Interviews/ Acceptance)
Hi everyone! This is my first post, so I thought I would share with you all my experience with the application process, taking my OAT, interviews, acceptances, and share some advice. I took my OAT in...
View ArticleWaitlist (alternate list), any updates?
I am currently on an alternate list and haven't heard back from the school yet. They already have a full class and I may have to wait till August to hear back from them... I am starting to worry...
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 ArticlePremed -> Pre-Opt?
Hey guys, I'm considering becoming an optometrist, but have a question about the OAT. If I prepare for the MCAT, will I be prepared for the OAT if I do make the switch?
View ArticleAnyone looking buy some OAT materials?
Hi everyone! This post is mainly for the Canadian pre-optoms residing around GTA/Kitchener-Waterloo: I recently wrote my OATs and scored relatively well (AA: 360, TT: 370) and was admitted into...
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Visit the SDN Exhibition Forums now to enter for the chance to win great raffle prizes! SDN hosts this online exhibition to give you an opportunity to check out the products and services available from...
View Article3rd time applying//3rd OAT attempt, please help!
Here are my scores from the 3rd attempt with my previous score noted... Bio (was 210, 240): 270 Chem (was 240, 260): 310 Ochem (was 270, 280): 320 Read Comp (was 350, 340): 330 Physics (was 210, 240):...
View ArticleOCHEM on OAT
Hello! I just finished the ochem section with Chad's videos and I am still a little nervous. All these reactions are really freaking me out. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to help remember...
View ArticleICO Alternate List
Hello, Did anyone else got a letter for alternate wait list from ICO? Did anyone got accepted from last year's (2013-2014) alternate list? How late did you hear back from ICO? Thanks.
View ArticleIs OAT Cracker helpful?
Hi are OAT Cracker's practice tests helpful and similar to the actual OAT questions?
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