Worried about lack of experience
Hi everyone! I've been panicking somewhat about my situation and would love to have some advice on how to go forward. I was planning to submit my applications for multiple optometry schools (UCBSO,...
View ArticleOAT Destroyer vs. DAT Destroyer
Has anyone compared the OAT Destroyer with the DAT Destroyer? I know that the OAT Destroyer has the physics section, but are the questions from the Bio/Gen Chem/Ochem/QR sections the same?
View ArticleNSU supplemental
Hey guys, I'm planning on applying to Nova Southeastern for optometry in October after I take my OAT exam. I was wondering if anyone knows the questions for the supplemental application for Nova...
View ArticleIAUPR ACCEPTANCE
I was just accepted into IAUPR two weeks ago and I'm still deciding if i really want to go. I have taken the OAT once and got a 280 TS and AA. My gpa is a 3.0. I have plenty of shadowing experience and...
View ArticleHow to explain consistently low gpa
Hello Pre-Opt family! I wanted to get some opinions on explaining a below 3.0 gpa (in the sciences at a top 10 school). I have retaken most of the C- and C classes and received A's (but at an easier...
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Anyone have any pros and cons about Salus/PCO?
I'm reading good and bad things about this school. Just wanted to get yalls opinions so I can decide if I really want to apply to this school. Any feedback is good feedback
View ArticleInterviews?
Anyone heard back for interviews? Specifically I'm wondering about AZ? I've heard from three others, I'm just wondering if AZ is just a bit slower. Thanks!
View ArticleOptometry gear for sale!
I have a few things to help doctors, new and old! I bought these for my wife when she was partnering up with a new practice. She's decided to be a stay at home mom and doesnt need the gear. Whats...
View ArticleUAB Interview
I'm posting for a friend who is currently a 4th year undergraduate. Unfortunately, I don't know much regarding the interview process to help her out so I was wondering if you guys would be so kind to...
View ArticlePets
are there any current students who have dogs with them in optometry school? I have a small emotional support dog and I can't decide if it's a good idea to brig her with me to school or not. It would...
View ArticleOD and OD students, predictions
Would you recommend Optometry to college freshman and other young scholars? Keeping in mind that if they do everything perfectly, the earliest they could practice is 2025. What do you predict the...
View ArticleCan't remember the schools I picked when I applied to take the OAT
Hello, I just took the OAT today, but can't remember which schools I picked to send my score reports (when I applied the form asked me which schools I wanted to send test scores to. I hoping if anyone...
View ArticleOphthalmology
why Ophthalmology is not part of the optometry school. I mean why should i go to medical school and then apply for residency to be Ophthalmology, isn't Ophthalmology the anatomy, functions, pathology,...
View ArticleCan anyone help edit my personal statement?
I would greatly appreciate it, thank you in advance!!
View ArticleTranscripts
hello all I have a question about submitting your transcripts for optometry school. In addition to entering your transcripts on optomCAS you also have an official transcript sent to optomCAS, correct?
View ArticleHow long does professional transcript entry take?
Can someone who went through the professional transcript entry tell me how long it took for everything to get verified?
View ArticleWestern Univ of health science
I couldn't find interview feedback on this school. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the interview. What were some of the questions asked? what surprised you? Is there anything that...
View ArticleHow do I know if schools received my OAT score? (OptomCAS)
I'm using optomCAS and it's so confusing. It asks for my self-reported scores but nowhere does it ask for the real thing. I've had my OAT sent but how do I know if they schools have received them?
View ArticleInteresting AOA news
Just thought I'd put this here as it might be of interest to many people on this forum: http://www.aoa.org/news/inside-optometry/acoe-seeks-comment-on-standards-revisions?sso=y
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