UIWRSO Optometry externship experience
I was wondering if anyone attending UIWRSO wanted to share their externship experiences? How hard was it to get the externship you wanted and how beneficial you felt your externships were?
View ArticleMCPHS optometry externships
I am thinking about going to MCPHS for optometry next year but I was wondering about the schools externship opportunities for their undergraduates? How hard is it to get the externship you want and how...
View ArticleAm I late in submitting my application?
Hey I am getting worried that I am getting late in submitting my applications for optometry! I am applying to NOVA, PCO, ICO, and NECO and I know most of them have rolling admission. I have submitted...
View ArticleICO late application HELP!!!!!!!
I have a question... I took my OAT earlier in the semester and did not do as well as I wanted 290 but I am planning on retaking it after the 90 days are over, which is by mid January. I have a 3.5 GPA...
View ArticleA question about in-state tuition for greencard holders?
Hello. Does anyone know if SUNY optometry allows in-state tuition for greencard holders? Anyone who is a green card holder going to SUNY? https://www.sunyopt.edu/education/admissions/tuition-fees/ I...
View ArticleMCHPS optometry program?
I am currently considering going to MCPHS for optometry school and I am wondering how hard is their curriculum? I have read a lot of negative things about their pharmacy school and I am just wondering...
View ArticleIAUPR Supplemental
I decided to apply to IAUPR and I found the supplemental form online. But where do I send it to? Thanks!
View ArticleIAUPR ACCEPTANCE
I was just accepted into IAUPR two weeks ago and I'm still deciding if i really want to go. I have taken the OAT once and got a 280 TS and AA. My gpa is a 3.0. I have plenty of shadowing experience and...
View ArticleOhio State Class of 2020
I wanted to reach out to anyone else who has gotten accepted and or officially accepted enrollment at OSU for the class of 2020! I started a Facebook page so that we can get to know eachother before...
View ArticlePCO Interview 12/8
Is anyone else interviewing at PCO on 12/8? I am looking to get some tickets to the Flyers NHL game that night at 7pm. If anyone is also interviewing that day and is interested in going, feel free to...
View ArticleSending out applications
Hey guys, I have a question regarding applications- can you update your OAT scores after you send out an application? I'm getting nervous because its getting late in the cycle but I won't be able to...
View ArticleStrictness Regarding Pre-requisite Courses
I am a Junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering but have realized that I want to pursue optometry because I like the patient interaction aspect of the field rather than sitting in a lab. My problem is...
View ArticleFinding jobs after optometry school?
I am about to start optometry school next year and I was wondering how hard is it to find a job after optometry school? What are the biggest factors that influence getting a job? Dose it matter if you...
View ArticleOhio State optometry
I don't see much about The Ohio State College of Optometry on here? Why's that?
View ArticleViability of taking over dads high volume practices
Hello all, My dad currently owns and is the head OD of 2 very high volume practices. Both practices are 26 years old and have yet to see a decrease in patients. I'm very eager of the possibility to...
View ArticleCan I get into Suny Optometry?
I am a Biology Major. I am planning on taking the OATS soon (taking a course right now to prep). I have a 3.53 overall GPA and 3.01 Science GPA and 4.0 Math GPA. I did a lot of shadowing this year. I...
View ArticleImportance of shadowing and experience in the field before applying
I wanted to create a thread on shadowing and more specifically the importance of working in an optometry/medical setting before applying to optometry school from my undergrad experience. A lot of...
View ArticleChances of getting in
Hi, The following are my stats: BSc: 2.7 MSc: 3.4 OAT: tbd I have scientific publications & stellar reference letters. Worked in a research lab & shadowed an optometrist. Thanks.
View ArticleMCPHS optometry living in Worcester
I am going to be attending the optometry school at MCPHS next year and I am wondering how bad the winter in Worcester is? Dose the snow make it difficult for students to get to class? I am hoping to...
View ArticleUC Berkeley optometry school
I'm from Canada, B.C and I really want to go into optometry. I have my eyes set on UC Berkeley and was just wondering the following: since I live in Canada, is it harder to get into a U.S school? What...
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