Getting accepted without Bachelors degree
Hi guys, this is just information, and i think hope, for those who are planning on applying to Optometry schools w/o their bachelors degree. I was also worried about not getting in with my scores and...
View ArticleCan I attend an international optometry school?
So I'm going to be a junior this upcoming fall and am planning on declaring a bio major and then applying to optometry school (SUNY and ICO are my top two). I was wondering if I could go to an...
View ArticleTaking Pre-Reqs the Summer Before Starting Optometry School Allowed??
While deciding which schools to apply to I've had some trouble determining which schools allow you to take a pre-req the summer before starting optometry school. I know that IUSO does but am wondering...
View ArticleTranscript Verification
Hi Everyone, My institution (a Canadian school) sent out my transcript to Optomcas on August 24. In my status for my application it still says 0 arrived. When should I get worried? Do you guys think I...
View ArticleUniversity of Houston College of Optometry
Hello I was just wondering if anyone heard back from University of Houston yet. Just getting a little anxious waiting!
View ArticleOptomCAS help (Add New College)
Hello guys, So I just submitted one application to NECO this afternoon. However, I realized that I should add UBC as one of my colleges since I took 3 summer school courses there and will need to send...
View ArticleOAT schedule and timing
Hi! I have been concurrently trying to study for the OAT and do my personal statement. My OAT is in a month and a half and I have my personal statement finished for the most part (everything else is in...
View ArticleWhich Optometry School has Supplementals?
I just submitted OptomCAS applications and was wondering which schools will have supplemental applications. Thanks! (aside from Indiana, SCO & ICO, I know these ones have supplementals)
View ArticlePCO interview advice?
Just got an interview with PCO. Can anybody who interviewed there tell me how it went? What was the procedure, what type of questions did they ask, and if they were uptight or laid back? Thanks
View ArticleHow much do optometrists REALLY make? A case study
Have you ever wondered whether an OD degree is worth it financially? Unless you're getting a free ride from someone or somewhere, you're probably going to graduated with a good sized six-figure student...
View ArticlePCO/Salus Class of 2020
I thought it'd be nice to create a page for people who have been accepted into PCO/Salus for this cycle!
View ArticlePersonal statement reapplicant
Does anyone know if you're a reapplicant do you need to make a new personal statement? I called ICO and they said I didn't because if I get a supplemental application there should be a part on it where...
View ArticleHonest chances of me getting into optometry school?
Hello everyone! I am the first in my family to go to college, so I know very little about applying to graduate programs and the sort. Can you guys critique my OAT and GPA and tell me if you think I...
View ArticleOptomCAS Verification Question
Hi guys! I am planning on submitting my applications this week and I have heard that it can take 3-4 weeks for OptomCAS to verify it. For those of you that have already applied, how long did it take?...
View ArticlePhysics on the OAT
How hard is the physics section on the OAT? I'm primarily using Chad's videos for Physics, Gen Chem and Org Chem. But I get very confused on buoyancy sections. And some of the quiz questions were...
View ArticleGood Luck to everyone interviewing soon!
Good luck to everyone that will be interviewing in the up coming weeks/months. I have interviews next week and I know that I am prepared but I am also nervous! This is one of the biggest interviews of...
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Interview Advice & Tips
Hi everyone! This is my first post in the forum. I applied to 5 schools: SCCO, Western, PCO, Midwestern Chicago, and Midwestern Arizona. I recently got an invite to interview at all 5 and will be...
View ArticleIs my average too low for optometry?
Hi everyone, I'm currently working on the prerequisites for optometry and researching schools in the United States. My average is about a 75% (how do I convert that to gpa?) and I was wondering if...
View ArticleWhat should I wear to interview?
Should I be wearing blazer/dress pants or should I wear a dress?
View ArticleDeclining Interviews
Hello, If I have several interview offers but probably will not go to some of them, should I reject the offer or should I wait until I get a firm offer of admission from a school before I do that? Thanks!
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