Optometry Application: Personal Statement (NEED ADVICE)
Hi everyone!! I'll be applying for Optometry schools and had the following questions about my personal statement: - I lived with my family during my undergrad, and certain difficulties at home...
View ArticleShould I include extracurriculars that I did for only 1 or 2 semesters?
In college I did 3 or 4 different ECs for all four years, but they're all similar to each other (music related, I was a music minor). But for one semester I played club soccer, for two semesters I did...
View ArticleCalculators during oat exam
While taking the exam can we use a calcultor ?! I'm studying the Kaplan book and looks like a calcultor is needed because of the time ? Yes or no
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Is there a way to see what test dates are available for the OAT without paying the 330 dollar fee?
View ArticleMidwestern anyone?
I just wanted to see who else was looking at Midwestern for school like I am. Mainly going because its the only school in Arizona (where I live) for opto program, which kinda sucks.. If not, is there a...
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Which schools are you guys applying to?
I've been trying to make a list of schools I want to apply to, but I want to get more opinion on this. And question! - If I already clicked 5 schools while registering for OAT but I haven't registered...
View Articlewhat is considered early??
Hey all, I'm planning on submitting my application by the end of July/early August. I know we should all strive to submit them as soon as possible, but what is the time frame that would still consider...
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...
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Career Change - Nontraditional Applicant
Hi everyone! So I have a couple of questions for you guys. I am thinking of switching careers. I've been a dental hygienist for about 6 years and I am currently finishing my MPH. Initially I was...
View ArticleSending transcripts
Hi all: As far as transcripts go: I am not in the same city as my primary university currently. Do I mail the transcript form to the transcript office at my university? Do I have to mail in the...
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 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 ArticleWhat is the best way to contact an optometrist about shadowing?
Should I call, email, send a letter to, or visit the offices of local optometrists? What methods did you find most successful to? And have you found that most optometrists are fairly open to this idea?...
View ArticleGap Year
Hey everyone, I am in need of some advice. I am currently a junior in undergrad; therefore, theoretically, I would start applying for opt. school this summer to begin opt. school in the fall of 2016....
View ArticleNECO housing C/O 2019
Where are you guys all staying, anyone secure/haven't secured housing for next year yet? I'm looking for roommates!
View ArticleMight switch from premed to optometry
Hey guys, I'm a junior in college, originally a premed student but now I'm think of doing optometry instead. Is it too late? I've done my research, I know most of the premed classes and optometry...
View ArticleLow OAT Score, HELP!
I took my OAT this morning and was hoping to do a lot better than I did. I got a 290 on my TS and AA. I have a 3.4 GPA and I'm planning to apply next week when optomcas opens up. I have plenty of...
View ArticleNEED ADVICE, PLEASE!
Hello, I have just graduated from UCLA with a degree in Psychobiology. My dream is to go to optometry school, however, my experience at UCLA has been the most difficult in my life, and I was...
View ArticleOptometry Shadowing
How many shadowing hours did you guys do? Does it look bad to primarily have them in the summer? I live on campus without a car so it's really hard to shadow during the year. Do you think summers will...
View ArticleOptometry Equipment for Sale
Hello! Not sure if this is allowed to be posted (and if it isn't then mods feel free to take it down), but I have a fair amount of optometry equipment that I no longer have use for and would like to...
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