Number of patient encounters
Hi all Does any one know the number of patient encounters over the 4 years of OD schooling as an optometry student for ICO, IUSO, RIWSO? Which school receives the most patient encounters?
View ArticleUIWRSO class of 2020
Hi, I just wanted to start a thread for the UIWRSO class of 2020. I want this thread to be about the future class of 2020 and also interview help for any students with questions. Also, feel free to...
View ArticleIs it a bad idea to go to MCPHS for optometry school?
I am strongly considering going to MCPHS next year, because of personal reasons, but I have read a lot of negative things about the school. What are some of the pros and cons of going to MCPHS? Also,...
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 ArticleSouthern college of Optometry Interview
I have an upcoming interview scheduled at SCO; if someone could let me know how their experience went at the interview it would be greatly appreciate. Thanks
View ArticlePCO or UIWRSO?
I've recently been accepted into both PCO and RSO optometry programs but am still very confused on which to decide. I see pros and cons with both schools. And, I have one week to decide... Anyone have...
View ArticleDeposit on two schools?
I've been accepted into two optometry programs and I have a week to give notice. For me this is not enough time to make this life decision! Has anyone ever put a deposit down for two schools to get...
View ArticleRegrets choosing ICO or NOVA?
any 2nd or 3rd years of NOVA / NSU or ICO regret their choice? if or if not, why? thanks! appreciate it. i'm pretty torn between the two...
View ArticleToo late to apply to ICO?
I'll be graduating in May 2016. I was originally planning on applying next cycle for the 2017 school year. I talked to an admissions representative from ICO earlier this semester and she suggested that...
View ArticleNECO or WesternU?
I was recently accepted to NECO and WesternU and am having difficulty making a decision on which school I want to attend. I am leaning heavily towards WesternU because it's closer to home, has a great...
View ArticleKentucky Optometry Program
I just saw today that the 22nd Optometry School was approved and it will be in Kentucky. I will not be applying to this school as I have been accepted at other schools and still have 2-3 interviews,...
View Articlenova students please
hello! i was just wondering 1) do you all go to vision expo east? 2) any regrets choosing nova? 3) what is something you wish you knew before matriculating?
View Articlenova vs ico
any 2nd or 3rd years of NOVA / NSU or ICO regret their choice? if or if not, why? thanks! appreciate it. i'm pretty torn between the two...
View Articlewhen should I hear back?
My materials on optomcas got verified in mid october, and I still haven't heard anything back from any schools yet. Is it supposed to take this long to hear back?
View ArticleIAUPR Board Pass Rates 20%?
I have heard from several sources that the 3rd year part 1 board pass rate this time around was 8/40, or eight passed out of the forty students who took it in March. Can anyone confirm? Anyone from the...
View ArticleNECO or WesternU?
I was recently accepted to NECO and WesternU and am having difficulty making a decision on which school I want to attend. I am leaning heavily towards WesternU because it's closer to home, has a great...
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PUCO Interview Invites
Hey all! Long time lurker here, but application anxiety has gotten me to finally get around to posting. I was just wondering if anyone who's applied to PUCO could weigh in on approximately how long it...
View ArticleHow strict are the Letters of Recommendation requirements?
I find it surprising that some schools like UHCO, NOVA, PCO require two to three LORs from professors! I went to a very large university and had a reclusive study style that made it difficult for me to...
View ArticlePCO response
I had an interview at PCO and they got back to me saying they want to wait for a new OAT score before making a decision. Do you think it's too late if I take the OAT in January? Like will their class...
View ArticleHow late can you do interviews for US schools?
I'm pretty much just applying to them as backup if I don't get into Waterloo. I applied and got interviews for OSU, SCO and Pacific University. I'm wondering if there's enough time to hear back from...
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