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Okay so I have finished my application and ready to submit ($460 is a budget killer!) I take the OAT on August 16th. I have worked in 2 offices and shadowed 4 doctors. I have 40 hours or unpaid shadow...
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Should I retake the OAT?
I'm a bio major with a chem minor, about to start my senior year of undergrad. I just took the OAT for the first time, and my scores weren't that great But I have a high overall GPA, close to 40 hours...
View ArticleLow Amount of Shadowing Hours
I am a biology major with a chemistry minor and these are my stats: Overall GPA: 3.77 Science GPA: 3.67 OAT: 330 TS/ 340 AA With the application cycle for 2016 approaching quickly, I wanted to get some...
View ArticleSUNY Scholarships
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the types of scholarships awarded to students from SUNY Optometry? I'm a Canadian student interested in studying there but only if i can get a...
View Articlegrades and transcripts
Hello, I go to a university and recently took a summer class at a city college and did not receive a passing grade (D). If I retake the class and receive a passing grade at a different institution, do...
View Articleoptomcas application
Hello all! for people who have been through applying process, when do you recommend finishing and submitting OptomCAS application ?? I am waiting for the letter of recommendations and I will take OAT...
View Articleoptomcas application -transcript
Hey everyone! quick question about transcript section, so for courses I am planning to take but have not enrolled in yet (like for what I am planning to take in spring 2016 ) do I include those or just...
View ArticleExperiences section on OptomCAS
I have about 120 hrs of total shadowing experience with 3 different optometrist, 1 ophthalmologist, and 1 vision therapist. I have no work experience because of being international which made it hard...
View ArticleAnyone applying to UIWRSO for Fall 16?
Hello everyone, Just wondering if anyone has applied or is planning on applying to UIWRSO for next fall. Also any current UIW students that happen to come across this thread, how are you liking UIW?...
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Letter of Rec
What should typically be included in the LOR? What does the board even want to see in the LOR? Also, is it okay if I get one from an optometrist and another from a pre-health advisor? Or is it...
View ArticleOptomCAS verification
Hi! Does anyone know about how long it takes OptomCAS to verify your application? I submitted my applications a week ago and they still have not been verified.
View ArticleTurning in Application
Would turning in your application around September/October be considered on the "later side" of the cycle?
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* Class of 2020 Status *
If we get in this cycle, we will be the Class of 20/20!!! So excited to get things rolling so why not start a thread of application status now? I know I'll checking nonstop. (Will update as soon as my...
View ArticleMCPHS opto interview
Has anyone here been put on waitlist after getting an interview at MCPHS??
View ArticleICO Interview Day
Occasionally, I read the ICO blog and I found that someone posted about what happened on her interview day at ICO last year. For anyone who gets an interview at ICO, I hope this helps ease the stress a...
View ArticleSUNY wait list?
Has anyone been officially told they're wait listed and has anyone heard back/gotten accepted from the list? I interviewed in November and I've been on hold ever since and haven't even been told I'm on...
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Optometry with little patient contact
Hiya! I've just recently started looking into different areas of health care and what I want to pursue after I finish my undergrad education and I came across optometry on this forum. I would like to...
View ArticleChances for UHCO?
Hi, I just want to know my standing for admission into UHCO (my top pick). OAT Scores - Bio 330 Gen Chem 400 OChem 350 RC 370 Physics 340 QR 370 TS 370 AA 360 GPA - 3.60 with a degree in Finance. Sci...
View ArticleViewing GPA on OPTOMCAS
I got an email today saying that my transcripts have been verified and I can view my GPAs, but i just can't seem to find where to do that on OPTOMCAS! Can anyone help?! Thanks!
View ArticleProfessional transcript entry
how long did it take for your professional transcript entry to be completed?
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