Low OAT scores need advice from people who have been accepted
I did horrible and I am very upset I studied like crazy however studying for less than two months was not enough. I really hoped I passed however these grades are killing me. I got a 250, 270, 300, 300...
View ArticleVerification Process
My app became "complete" on 9/24 even though I submitted my first program back in august (Optomcas put in a wrong grade in my transcript entry). I have all of my transcripts turned in for a while now....
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UHCO vs NOVA
Hi everyone! So recently, I have been accepted to UHCO and NOVA for optometry school (Class of 2020 woot) Anyways, I'm having trouble deciding between the two schools. I'm from Florida so my parents...
View ArticleScco Interview
Hello, So I know there are already many threads about the contents of the scco interview but many of them are old. I know for a fact that interviews will be conducted with one faculty member rather...
View ArticleHow long does the Certiphi Background Check take?
Hi! SUNY is one of the schools that uses the Certiphi Background check system. How long doe it take after you submit it for you to get a response? When you get a response and the schools receives it...
View ArticlePersonal Statement (need ideas :/)
I am currently trying to write my personal statement and am concerned that I don't have much to say. I've never worked for an optometry clinic or done much in the field besides shadowing a couple...
View ArticleError on App - Misreported Shadowing Hours
Hi all, I'm half mortified and half terrified. I submitted all my apps and supplemental apps about a week ago, and today out of anxiety I just looked over my applications again, when I noticed that I...
View ArticleHow do I get letters of recs from science profs if I've been out of school...
I graduated undergrad 3 years ago and some schools that I want to apply to need 2 letters of rec from science profs or letters from a committee. I have one prof in mind who I did have some physio...
View ArticlePCO interview and opinions
Hey guys, So I was lurking the PCO interview threads since I recently got an interview invite but I've read a lot of negative comments that have kind of made me nervous (i.e. school only cares about...
View ArticleHow late is too late?
How late is too late to turn in your application. I'm planning on turning my application in the next month. I'm waiting to turn my application in until i retake the OAT in a week, I didn't want to turn...
View ArticleMCPHS optometry school
Has anyone else heard anything from MCPHS Optometry school regarding the status of their applications?
View ArticleMCPHS Interview
Did anyone interview at MCPHS? If so, how was the interview and what was the essay question like?
View ArticleHas anyone heard back from NECO or MCPHS for interviews?
I was just wondering if anyone has received any updates on NECO or MCPHS aside from Supplementals?
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ICO Interview Perspectives
Hey guys, This is for those of you that have interviewed at ICO this cycle. Mind sharing your experience? Pace, atmosphere, details on your interview ( I know it varies with different faculty). I have...
View ArticleAny NSU interviews??
So I'm just wondering if anyone had any interviews from NSU? How did it go? How was ur Gpa? Your OAT. Score??
View ArticleIAUPR Interview
Hello So I just recently received an email from IAUPR saying that I have a skype interview with them on October 16th. I am just reaching out to those who have had an interview via skype from IAUPR. I...
View ArticleDentistry vs Optometry vs Nursing vs ???
Hi everyone, Apologies for the age old "versus" question in advance. I'm at the point in my undergrad career where I can still flip flop between career choices and not have many repercussions, but that...
View ArticleMCPHS-Optometry School Interview
Hello, my name is Majd, I applied to MCPHS College of Optometry and a couple of other schools. So far MCPHS is the only school that has reached out to me and invited me for an interview on Oct. 30. My...
View ArticleLow OAT high Gpa. Helppppp
Hey guys so I just took my OAT and got an overall of 270. Not sure how that even happened but I guess ill just retake it then, but my Gpa is 3.8 overall and 3.7 in science. I am only applying to...
View ArticleInterview Tips
Is there anyone out there who did good on their interviews and would like to give me feedback on my answers? Thank you in advance
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