Late Applicant Question. Yikes!
Hi all, I submitted my optom application Dec 29th and I'm wondering if I applied too late in the cycle. I would be interested in PUCO, NOVA, NECO, ICO, SCCO, SCO, WUCO, AZCOPT and maybe PCO. My GPA is...
View ArticleNOVA vs Midwestern
I've been accepted to both NOVA and Midwestern and have had a hard time deciding which school to attend. I want to attend the school with the better clinical program where I would see the most...
View ArticleShould I forget optometry?
Hi and Happy New Year! So Optometry interests me, but the problem is: 1. Eye disease freak me out, can I get over this? 2. My vision is not pretty, enough to drive during the day. 3. D you need good...
View ArticleTips for University of Houston interview
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone has any tips for the interview at UHCO? I have my interview on February 7th.
View ArticleUhco
Howdy! Has anyone applied to UHCO and NOT heard back yet? I know many people with interview invites from UHCO, so I am very concerned. My application was mailed off by OptomCAS on 9/5 and I did call...
View ArticleNova's supplementary essay
Hello, I'm working on my supplementary application for Nova's optometry program and i've been looking for things that set Nova apart from other schools. I've checked Nova's website, fb pg, blog, etc....
View ArticleCanadian GPA vs USA GPA
I'm not trying to offend anyone in the states schools when I ask this but I heard US optometry schools bump up a canadian GPA a little because it is harder to get A's in university over here. Does...
View ArticleIAUPR 2014 Entering Class
Hey, I was admitted to IAUPR starting 2014. I do not know anyone in PR and I have never been to PR. Just wanted to start this thread to meet my classmates prior to fall. If you are going to IAUPR fall...
View ArticleUIWRSO supplemental form
Hello, I am filling out my supplemental form for UIWRSO. There is a question asking "provide any additional information that may assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application" and...
View ArticleDoes it make sense to retake OAT after interviews?
Does it make sense to retake the OAT after you interviewed with schools to improve your application/chances of getting into the schools? My grade was 330/330 the first time
View ArticleProfile of the 2013 Optometry Entering Class
For those applicants trying to figure out "What are my chances?", you might find this helpful: http://www.opted.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Profile-of-the-Entering-Class-2013.pdf And if you want to...
View ArticleSchool Impressions from interviwing
Howdy, I know how difficult it is decide which optometry schools to apply to and how expensive it is to travel to interview (especially if you already have an acceptance letter) so I thought it would...
View ArticleClinical Experience in First year of School
Is it me, or is every single college of optometry stating that students in their first year at their college can get clinical experience? I hear people say this is one of the reasons why they chose a...
View ArticleSuggestions!
Hello! I dropped out of dental school this November and I immediately knew that I wanted to get into optometry. Right now I am studying for the OAT and signed up for some pre-optometry prerequisite...
View ArticleApplication Question
For the "Additional Information" section on my application, it asks to explain periods of unemployment or not being in school greater than six months. I quit my job 6 months ago to this day exactly...
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SCO vs. UAB
Both SCO and UAB are excellent schools from what I can see, but I am in a tough situation in deciding which to attend. For current students or recent graduates of SCO or UAB, what is your opinion of...
View Article"Hold" Status because of missing requirements?
Hi, Is it normal for schools to place you on "hold" until all your requirements are turned in? For example, you attended your interview but all your rec. letters are not turned in yet. Do schools...
View Articleacademic update
the academic update for this cycle is December 16th case anyone needed it!
View ArticleWhat are my chances? Serious honesty would be appreciated.
Hi all - Currently working on my undergrad. Recently decided how I want to pursue a career in Optometry after shadowing an Optometrist. Now I'm determined to do extremely well. That being said, my...
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