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I'm new to the forum and unsure where to post this question. I figured here would be a good place to start. (Some background first) I decided to go back to school for Optometry this last year. My...
View ArticleDoing optometry outside Canada or US
Hey guys, I am wondering what you guys think of doing optometry from Australia or England and coming back. Is it hard to come back? Is there anyone who has done it and had any difficulties coming back?...
View ArticleFor people who mostly used Chad's videos!
Hey guys! Question, so I'm writing my OAT this week and was wondering how effective Chad's videos were to those of you who mostly used Chad's videos. If I watched them all, studied my notes often, took...
View ArticleThoughts on my chances
Hey guys, This is my first post on the forum. I am studying at a canadian university with GPA of 2.91 and science GPA of 3.00. It has been such a sucky GPA that I didn't joke myself about even...
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...
View ArticleExtra curricular benefit optometry?
Hello, I am currently on my University track team which looks very good on resumes etc I've been told. On the other hand I am wondering if it is worth it because I have to practice 4 hours a day five...
View ArticleIAUPR School of Optometry...no response?
Hey future OD's, Did anyone who applied for the Optometry school in Puerto Rico hear back from them at all? I already had interviews for all my other schools but I haven't heard back from this...
View ArticlePro Optometry, Should I switch my major?
Okay so here is my story. I am a Canadian student in my second year studying neuroscience at my University. So my optometrist is who convinced me that optometry would be a good field to get into and he...
View ArticleHow important is good vision in becoming an ophthalmologist?
My dream since I was younger was to become an ophthalmologist, because I really admired a certain doctor at one of the largest children's hospitals in the US that treated me. I'm therefore really...
View ArticleWaterloo interviews?
In my email I didn't get any details on what the interview will be like. Are there any resources you know of that explain what the interview involves? Any preparation required? I know it's to see what...
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Waterloo Interview Questions
I was just wondering...does anyone know how the interviews at the University of Waterlooo are and what questions they ask? Thanks a lot
View ArticleEmailing schools
Hey, How do you let schools know you're re-taking the OAT? Just by emailing the admissions office? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
View ArticleOptometry school pre reqs?
Hey there! I'm currently a freshman in college, and am majoring in Biology. I was just curious about something; do I have to be in the pre-med program to fulfill the requirements for Optometry schools,...
View ArticleExtracurriculars/Leadership
How important do you guys think ECs/leadership are for optometry school? I'm a junior and I've been a representative for my school's RHA one year, Public Relations for my school's vision club for a...
View ArticleShould I submit my personal statement & application ?
Hi guys, I know that it only takes a couple of days for processing any other additional applications after you have already been verified. So I submitted my application and personal statement(PS) with...
View ArticleAcademic Dishonesty(Caught) - Chances of Getting In?
Hello, When I was a Sophomore (currently a Senior), I was caught cheating by my professor by having access to previous exams that I wasn't supposed to have on my phone. I was sent to the Dean and was...
View ArticleCanadians and Optometry school in states
Okay so I was inquiring about some prerequisite courses needed for Oklahoma College of Optometry and they emailed back letting me know that they do not accept applicants from outside of the US at this...
View ArticleSelling: OAT study materials
I just bought the Kaplan course in October and did well on the OAT; the 5 practice exams online are able to be retaken again and the subject videos are still available until 3/07/2016. I bought the...
View ArticleInterested in practicing for interviews
If anyone is interested in practicing for optometry school interviews pm me. I live in surrey, BC.
View ArticleOhio State optometry
I don't see much about The Ohio State College of Optometry on here? Why's that?
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