ICO Vs IUSO
So I thought I was totally set on going to IUSO, but now I recently got accepted to ICO and questioning everything. The schools do seem to have almost a completely different experience so it is hard...
View ArticleHow full will class sizes be at the beginning of November?
With Sept & Oct interviews behind them... any idea?
View ArticleHow long does it take to verify your application after submitting on Optomcas?
Anyone know how long it takes to verify your applications once it is submitted on Optomcas?
View ArticleWhere can I find RSO Supplemental App?
I can't seem to locate the RSO supplemental application on the website. If anyone knows where to find it, can you please indicate where it is? Thanks!!
View ArticleVolunteer Experience in OptomCas
Hey I'm a little concerned because I don't have very much volunteer experience. I have 2 long term volunteer things that I do which I have put in (Wish Grantor with Make-A-Wish Foundation and executive...
View ArticleHas anyone heard from UAB?
Has anyone heard from UAB about interviews? If so, how long did it take for you to hear from them after your app was verified? I It's been about two weeks since all my apps have been verified and so...
View ArticleIs it too late to apply right now on optomcas?
Hi. I was a pre-med student and only recently switched to optometry. I graduated this past may and am currently taking Anatomy and Physiology at a community college. I have been in leadership roles in...
View ArticleIs my OAT score and application competitive?
My scores were: Bio: 300 Chem: 330 O. Chem: 310 Reading: 310 Physics: 300 QR: 310 AA: 310 TS: 310 My GPA is about 3.2 cumulative and science. However, I have A LOT of extracurricular activities and...
View ArticleCan you send separate applications?
Say I've already filled my application for a couple of schools and sent them to optomcas. But not getting many answers (or not yet) can I add more schools, then send the same application (barring their...
View ArticleNOVA interview experience
Hello! I just wanted to ask how the interview experience was for this cycle and when those who were accepted heard back! Thanks!
View ArticleAnyone heard from NSUOCO in Oklahoma?
Hi there. Has anyone heard from NSUOCO in Oklahoma? I know they started interviews later than most schools.
View ArticleSUNY interview
Hello, I was just invited to SUNY for an interview this cycle and I was wondering if anyone has any advice to prepare for the interview? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance
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Midwestern U vs. PCO
I'm having some difficulty deciding between these schools, I was wondering if anyone would please like to share their own personal pros and cons of these two schools as either applicants or current...
View ArticleShadowing question for SCO?
Hi, I have a question for anyone who's getting interviewed or has been already interviewed/accepted at Southern College (or anyone's opinion in general!) I know SCO heavily emphasizes shadowing in...
View ArticlePCO Letters of Recommendation
Hi everyone, I have a question regarding the LORs for PCO. On their website it says: Three letters of evaluation are required and should be forwarded directly to OptomCAS. Any three of the following...
View ArticleNOVA vs NECO
id like mostly some perspectives from current students but anything is welcome! the price difference for me is about $3000 but i'm sure it's more than that with the cost of living. i definitely would...
View ArticleAcademic Schedule?
I'm wondering what the academic terms are like specifically for schools like ICO, NECO, PCO, and NOVA. When does school start and end? Are there breaks? Do we get summers off and when are they? I'm...
View ArticleApplying very late, my chances?!
Hi, I've put off everything til the last minute. Taking the OAT at the end of this month and applying wherever the deadlines have not already passed. Not too confident in how I will do on the OAT and...
View ArticleLow 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 ArticleOrthoptics..Job growth? Income?
I've been having trouble finding a lot of information about this career, as for as statstics goes. I'm very interested in this field. Does anyone have first hand information? Hows the job growth? Are...
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