Professional transcript entry put in a wrong grade!!
I was going through my professional transcript entry to approve everything and they put in a D for one of my Bio classes instead of a B! What should I do? They should be able to fix it right? I'm...
View ArticleMidwestern Class of 2020
Hello!! This is a thread for those who want to or have been accepted to attend Midwestern AZCOPT! I was accepted on 9/9 and will definitely be attending in Fall 2016!
View ArticleTranscript Question
Hey everyone! I submitted my application on 8/29 and I've been checking the status of my application almost every day and for some reason I have two transcripts that still stay they have not yet...
View ArticleAny word from NSUOCO?
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has yet heard from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry for the 2015-2016 application cycle? I submitted my OptomCAS application on 7/23/15...
View ArticleMain factor in choosing a school
Current/Future optometry students. What was the main factor in your decision to go to a school over another? Was it the curriculum, cost, "feeling", prestige of school, combination of a few things? I...
View ArticleICO Pre-Optometry Course Worksheet
Hey guys, For those invited to complete a supplemental application for ICO, where did you find "Pre-Optometry Coursework Sheet"? It was not attached or linked in the email they sent me. Thanks
View ArticleAm I running out of time?!
So my professional transcript entry is taking such a long time because they messed up on entering my grades. And for that reason my apps haven't been sent to the schools yet and I am freaking out. I'm...
View ArticleICO Supplemental Essay
Hi guys, For those invited to complete a supplemental application, how long did your essay end up being? There's no character limit as I assume you've all noticed. I realize the obvious answer is...
View ArticleDo I have shot at getting interview & ultimately acceptance?
Hello All! This is super long so please bear with me. I seek this forum's advice since I have a lack of guidance and unsure of where to look for information. I have been interested in optometry for at...
View ArticleOptomCAS Transcript Processing Time
Hey everyone, I was just wondering how long does it take OptomCAS to receive and process a transcript? I've attended 2 schools. The transcript I sent for my 1st university was received & processed...
View ArticleSUNY OPT INTERVIEW?!?!
Hi!! How did you interview go? Date of Interview OAT Score Undergrad GPA Accepted/ Wait Listed/ Rejected?
View ArticleAm I competitive enough?
I just took my OAT and received a 290 TS and 310 AA. I only studied with Kaplan for 3 months and my highest Kaplan score was a 280AA so it wasn't too off Bio 270 (normally get around 310) Gen Chem 330...
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 ArticleFor Nova Applicants (accepted and waiting)
Hello! I'm currently stuck in limbo with the Optomcas gpa calculation and verification. I just found out my summer transcripts won't be included unless I wait until December to do an academic update....
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Official Transcript/ Changing Major
Hey all! So I have recently decided to change my major from a BA to a BS in biological sciences at my university. Does the type of degree show up on the official transcript that was sent to optomCAS (I...
View ArticleUMSL interview: open or closed file?
I'm interviewing at UMSL soon and I'm just curious about whether their interviews are open or closed-file. I've heard their interviews are laidback and conversational, and usually those are open file,...
View ArticleAny chance of becoming a US resident (originally Canadian) for cheaper tuition?
I'm currently a Canadian student and I applied to Waterloo and a bunch of US schools in case I don't get into Waterloo. Tuition and living costs is the #1 concern for me so that's why Waterloo is my #1...
View ArticleQuestion about Personal Essay
Hey everyone. I've been lurking around these forums for a long, long time, and finally made an account to talk to people about the Pre-Optometry ordeal. Anyways, I've been working on my Essay on the...
View ArticleWill my App go through if I'm missing a letter?
So one of my science professors is really slow on writing my letter. However two of my three evaluators have submitted their letters of recommendation. My question is some schools only require two...
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