Really need some advice here
OK so- I was going to apply for last years cycle but after realizing how burnt out I was from college I decided to take a year off and apply for the class of 2020. I graduated with a 2.9 cumulative,...
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Question regarding transcript verification process.. I need to send transcript from 3 universities.. 2 of the schools have been sent and waiting verification, however i'm finishing up the course for...
View ArticleOPTOMCAS "Awaiting Materials"
I had submitted my application back in mid July and it's still on the awaiting materials section. OPTOMCAS has said they've received all three of my transcripts on my dashboard... however only one...
View ArticleDO NOT BECOME AN OPTOMETRIST!! Believe me, I wanted to be one too!
If you are pursuing this path toward optometry school, already accepted or even are in optometry school now, this is for you. This is my first SDN post so I thought I would make it count. Don't write...
View Articlewhich is profession has easier admissions
So I am undecided between Optometry and Podiatry. I have visited a few Optometry schools as well as shadowed an optometrist. I loved it however i like that Podiatrist's are able to perform surgery. I...
View ArticleConsidering optometry
I'm a prehealth undergrad thinking about several health science grad programs including dentistry, opto, audiology, etc. What is the best way for me to get a feel of what life as a practicing...
View ArticleRealistic Expectations/Goals
I have been wanting/itching to write this for a long time but finally got around too it. Before i say anything, i am not singling out anyone and I am not wanting to make anyone feel terrible about...
View ArticleMajor(s)
Just curious but what are your majors if you are pre-optometry or already in optometry school?
View ArticleOptomCAS Evaluator Status for LOR
What do the different statuses in the Evaluation section of OptomCAS mean? There is requested, then accepted...how do I know my evaluators have submitted their letters yet or not?
View ArticleMISSING LOR
So 1/3 of my LOR haven't been submitted yet but i was wondering if I could submit my application without the LOR submitted. Would my evaluator still be able to submit the letter after i submit? Would...
View ArticleSubmitting one application at a time
Hey everybody, I am currently waiting on a final recommendation and was thinking about submitting applications to the few schools that I'm interested in that only need 2 recommendations. So I was going...
View ArticleAnyone willing to read my personal statement?
I'm on my second draft of my PS and I need fresh eyes to take a look! Hopefully I'm going in the right direction!
View ArticleI need advice. I'm currently applying to optometry schools.
Hey everyone, Here is my story. GPA: 2.69 (By April, I expect to have 3.0) OAT Score on Kaplan Tests 320 ( I plan to take my OAT exam on August 27) I am a Canadian student applying to ICO, NECO, PC,...
View ArticleMy chances?
Hey world! I need some honest advice. My OAT score is a 310, AA and TS. My GPA is 3.76. I have a decent amount of extra curricular and will be starting research on an eye related research project. What...
View ArticleOptometry 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 ArticleNeed some guidance.
Hi all, I'm new as you can tell by my first post. So I'm technically C/O 2015 (Undergraduate-wise) and will be graduating this Fall (finish school by December). This summer, I've been attempting to...
View Articlewhen should I apply if my top 2 schools are rolling and non-rolling admissions?
my top choices are berkeley and SCCO. lets say I apply this month and get accepted into SCCO before the berkeley deadline. How would i save my spot in SCCO until i hear if I got accepted into berkeley?...
View Articleopto interviews
When is the earliest i can hear back from schools if i sent my app in now?
View ArticleTHE OAT MADE A MISTAKE
I just recently took my OAT, on the reading comp section I was allotted 60 min instead of 50 min. I did not practice this section so during the test I thought maybe I was mistaken and it was actually...
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