Deposits After Acceptance
I was wondering if anybody has been accepted to schools and could tell how much the deposits are and if any amount is refundable. I am specifically interested in ICO, NECO, PCO, and SCCO. Thanks!
View ArticleUIWRSO 2014
I just turned in my paperwork and paid the deposit for UIWRSO 2014! Is anyone else here attending RSO next fall? Is there a Facebook page made for the class? I am excited to get down to San Antonio and...
View Article3rd time applying//3rd OAT attempt, please help!
Here are my scores from the 3rd attempt with my previous score noted... Bio (was 210, 240): 270 Chem (was 240, 260): 310 Ochem (was 270, 280): 320 Read Comp (was 350, 340): 330 Physics (was 210, 240):...
View ArticleSuccess Story! Don't give up
So here is my story, which I am rather excited to tell. I have taken the OAT now 3 times and it has been a frustrating run to say the least. I have a 3.2 GPA (not real high) with a bachelor of science...
View ArticleAOA Workforce Study, 2012
As some of you may know, our glorious AOA decided to drop several million dollars into yet another Workforce Projection study, which was wrapped up over a year ago. They have yet to release the data,...
View ArticleHope for the "low GPA" kids
Hi guys, I'm actually a "silent reader". I've only posted once, earlier this year when I was literally panicking because I realized my GPA was so so so bad, and I thought my optometry dreams were...
View ArticleNOVA Official Acceptance Class of 2018
Congratulations to all of you that have been accepted to NOVA Optometry class of 2018. My name is Jessica Ward and I will also be a part of the class of 2018. I am about to create a facebook group for...
View ArticleQuestion: Optomcas Application > Letters of Recommendation
Yes or No? I authorize this Recommender to comment on my academic performance (i.e. grades)(FERPA Act): Yes; No? I am a little bit confuse about this question. If my recommender is my supervisor or an...
View ArticleUpdating OptomCAS application
Does anyone know how to add in new OAT scores? I know optomcas is now allowing grade updates and you can also add new schools to your application, but I couldn't update my OAT scores. Also, how do I...
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Waterloo Optometry 2012 Cycle
Hey everyone! I just thought I'd continue with the Waterloo cycle tradition by creating one for the 2012 cycle. I read almost all of the posts for the 2011 cycle and decided that it was an excellent...
View ArticleUHCO vs SCO
Hi All and a happy new year! I don't know how much people like to see these "x vs y" posts especially on a pre professional forum board, but I was really hoping to get some outside opinions. I've been...
View ArticleMy advice to you!
Keep your-selves informed and go to the cheapest school possible! http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1310778
View Articlefeedback appreciated
i hope someone with experience/similar situation like me that can shed some feedback on how to better my application before i officially apply. i am due to take the OAT soon. some information about me...
View Articlewho applied to optometry school w/o bachelors?
anyone apply to optometry schools without a bachelors? i would like to know how you overcame your academic weaknesses and proved to the admissions committee that you are worthy of being in optometry...
View ArticleDisappointed what should I do?
Ok so, I wrote my OAT for the third time and some of the scores went up and others went down and the TS was 270 and SS 270 for my last try. IF you take individual sections from all the previous tests,...
View ArticleBerkeley Interview invites?
Just wondering if anyone has recieved an interview invite from Berkeley just yet..?
View ArticleICO Scholarship?
Hi everyone, When I received my acceptance letter from ICO, there was also an information sheet about the Trustee Scholarship that was in the envelope, however it didn't actually state that I was...
View ArticleIU School of Optometry Admissions Day
I have been interviewing with some other optometry schools and had a question regarding IU's Admission Day. I understand they do not have formal interviews. I received an invitation and I have accepted...
View ArticleLate Applicant Question. Yikes!
Hi all, I submitted my optom application Dec 29th and I'm wondering if I applied too late in the cycle. I would be interested in PUCO, NOVA, NECO, ICO, SCCO, SCO, WUCO, AZCOPT and maybe PCO. My GPA is...
View ArticleTips for University of Houston interview
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone has any tips for the interview at UHCO? I have my interview on February 7th.
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