Schools List
Hey Everyone. So I am planning to apply this July and I am working on a list of schools that I will apply to. From what I've read online, most people apply to 4-7 schools depending on their stats. I am...
View ArticleOPTOMCAS GPA Help
Hey, I am looking to apply to optometry schools this upcoming cycle. I have never applied yet so I was just wondering being from Canada, when I enter my coursework and transcript material. Would I send...
View ArticleUnite for Sight costs
The website has a link that says most of what you will pay for, but I wanted to share what I spent so others considering can get a general idea. Refundable deposit $1800 Required donation* $1800 600...
View ArticleGPA HELP
I haven't been able to find a recent post about this so here's my dilemma: My cumulative is a 3.23 which I think is good enough for some schools. However, my science GPA is a lot lower than that. Does...
View ArticleNova Cost
Hey, this is for current nova OD students. I can't find a proper breakdown on their website and in the booklet I got during my interview. -Can you please elaborate on what costs you've paid on top of...
View ArticleMicrobio vs Environmental science and majors?
I know that your major doesn't "matter" as Long as you have the pre requisites. I'm torn on whether i want to major in microbiology, for the sake of being beneficial and i somewhat enjoy biology, or...
View ArticleWhat are my chances??
Hello I just took my OAT 2nd times and wondering what will be my chances for getting accepted. I've been reading through all threads and surprised with high OAT scores and GPA... So wondering if I will...
View ArticleSalus PCO stand by list
Hi guys What's the chance of getting off the stand by list for Salus? Have people gotten in after being on the list? Thank you
View ArticleOptomcas question
For the application, can you send to each school individually when you have all components done for that specific school or is it one whole application in which you send to all your schools at once?...
View ArticleUIWRSO Alternate list
Has anyone else been placed on the Alternate list at UIWRSO after interview? Has anyone been accepted from the list?!
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 ArticleWhy do people say Optometry isn't a good field?
I've been seeing a lot of posts saying "don't go into optometry" etc, but why exactly? According to the BLS, optometry is the 10th fastest growing occupation over the next 10 years at a growth rate of...
View ArticlePLEASE HELP- Are my stats realistic for Optometry school?
Hey guys! I just graduated my undergrad and am very interested in going into the optometry field. My stats are not where I would like it to be, but I would really like some input on whether or not this...
View ArticleDO NOT BECOME AN OPTOMETRIST!! Believe me, I wanted to be one too!
If you are pursuing this path toward optometry school, already accepted or even are in optometry school now, this is for you. This is my first SDN post so I thought I would make it count. Don't write...
View ArticleReporting Academic Dishonesty?
Hi! Long story short: I have an academic dishonesty mark on the internal records of my school, but not on my school's official transcript. The incident happened 4 years ago, and I was irresponsible and...
View ArticleWhen should I apply if I graduate college May 2018?
Hey guys, When should I begin applying for optometry schools if I graduate from college May 2018 and want to start that fall? Also when would be a good time to take the OAT?
View ArticleDo evaluators have access to your optomCAS application?
Hey all! Out of curiosity, does anyone know if evaluators/people who will submit your letter of rec have access to your OptomCAS application in full? Like, your transcript and all grades of repeated...
View ArticleAdding additional LOR after submitting application
Is it possible to add a third evaluator after submitting my application? I have already added two evaluators, one professor and one optometrist. I haven't asked the third individual yet. I plan on...
View ArticleReasons not to choose Optometry
I've be doing this for 25+ years and here's what I think #1. if you are going to do 4 years post grad, why not go to med school ? more interesting, more money, more prestige.( there won't be any...
View ArticleSelling OAT Materials?
Hey Everyone, I am looking for the OAT destroyers if there are any for sale? Thank you!
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