Optometry vs Dental
Hi everyone, I've been doing a lot of research on optometry and dental schools recently. I'm currently an undergraduate student majoring in sociology but currently working on my prereqs and retaking...
View ArticleShould I add a non-academic transcript to my optometry application?
My transcript for my undergrad classes are pretty science-focused (graduating with majors in biology and microbiology) but I attended culinary school during a 15 month break between my first...
View ArticleFuture Outlook on Optometry
A lot of negativity is posted on this forum about Optometry. I am currently a Junior trying to decide the route to go with Professional School. Optometry has always seemed like the logical choice to me...
View ArticleKYCO
Hey guys, Any thoughts on KYCO? Do you think it will be frowned upon to attend KYCO since it's only in the preliminary approval stage and not fully accredited? Do you think this will have an effect on...
View ArticleOptometry School..So confused and worried, will I be accepted?
Hi All, (this is very lengthy, I apologize) I am a sophomore at the moment attending a state school. However, I attended a very prestigious private college during freshman year (2014-2015) and had to...
View ArticlePCO Interview Coming up
I've got an interview from PCO this coming week. How should I prepare for this? What kind of questions do they ask? Could anyone who has been to PCO's interview, give me some advice, please? I would...
View ArticleI would like your opinions please?
Hello everyone. First, I really appricate and thank all of you for your cooporations. I am new to this thread, but I have read many of the threads and were helpful. I am an international student at...
View ArticleReimbursements for Travel to Interviews?
I'm currently on financial aid (pretty much a full ride). I have an interview at NECO in 3 weeks which is about 5 and a half hours away. I would have to get there by bus/taxi or flight/taxi. The costs...
View ArticleMCPHS CLASS OF 2020
Hello All Has anyone else decided that they wanted to go to MCPHS yet? I have been reading through the tread of where people are going and a lot say they have applied but I don't remember seeing any...
View ArticleICO Alternate List class of 2020
Hi ! I was just wondering if anyone else has been placed on the alternate list for the class of 2020!! And have you paid the deposit to stay on the alternate list? Thanks
View ArticleHelp me with my GPA
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum I need help with my situation. I am in my 5th year of Kinesiology and Health Science Bachelor of Science in York University. I want to apply for Optometry in...
View ArticleNOVA interview style
Hey guys! I've been invited to an interview at NOVA for the OD program. I was wondering if anyone has already gone to the interview and would be ale to tell me about the style of interview? Is it one...
View ArticleUIWRSO or MCPHS?
I am not sure which optometry school to choose. If anyone could give me feed back about the pros and cons of each of the schools that would be really appreciated. Which school has better externship...
View ArticleI need some advice!
Hello SDN, I have graduated undergrad with a 3.060 GPA on a 4.0 scale. I took the OAT and scored a 280. I have been accepted to a university to pursue my Master of Science in Biology with 100% funding...
View ArticleProgram Materials OptomCAS
Hi. For those of you who have already submitted your OptomCAS, I have a question regarding Programs Materials section of the application. Can you still press the submit application at the top of the...
View ArticleAdvice!! Low OATs, should I apply?
Hi guys! So I just took the OAT's today, and I did horrible. I have a 3.41 GPA QR 340 RC 330 Bio 270 Chem 350 Orgo 260 Physics 270 TS 280 AA 300 I decided very late in the game to apply to optometry...
View ArticleOAT Reading Comprehension Section Difficulty
Hello, I have been practicing the RC section for the OAT and I have been all over the place in terms of scores. I have been doing fairly well on this section on Kaplan tests (RC- 350) and Cracking the...
View ArticleKentucky optometry
Has anyone interviewed at KYCO yet? If yes, how was the experience and what type of interview was it? what type of questions were asked? was it open file?
View ArticleNECO interview coming up~~~
Hi. Guys, I have NECO interview coming up soon? anyone has been to their interviews? What kind of questions do they ask? Is it a group session or 1:1? I would appreciate your replys~~~
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