Info on UHCO
Just a little heads up for people thinking of applying to UHCO. I'm a second year student here, and I gotta say this is not what I expected. I've been robbed not once but twice, the first time my...
View ArticleStressing over UHCO!!!
Has anyone heard from Houston optometry school yet? I've heard back from all my top choice schools except UHCO. I also called the admissions office but they gave me the usual broad answers. Anyways...
View ArticleSuggestions!
Hello! I dropped out of dental school this November and I immediately knew that I wanted to get into optometry. Right now I am studying for the OAT and signed up for some pre-optometry prerequisite...
View ArticleApplication Question
For the "Additional Information" section on my application, it asks to explain periods of unemployment or not being in school greater than six months. I quit my job 6 months ago to this day exactly...
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SCO vs. UAB
Both SCO and UAB are excellent schools from what I can see, but I am in a tough situation in deciding which to attend. For current students or recent graduates of SCO or UAB, what is your opinion of...
View Article"Hold" Status because of missing requirements?
Hi, Is it normal for schools to place you on "hold" until all your requirements are turned in? For example, you attended your interview but all your rec. letters are not turned in yet. Do schools...
View Articleacademic update
the academic update for this cycle is December 16th case anyone needed it!
View ArticleWhat are my chances? Serious honesty would be appreciated.
Hi all - Currently working on my undergrad. Recently decided how I want to pursue a career in Optometry after shadowing an Optometrist. Now I'm determined to do extremely well. That being said, my...
View ArticleDeposits After Acceptance
I was wondering if anybody has been accepted to schools and could tell how much the deposits are and if any amount is refundable. I am specifically interested in ICO, NECO, PCO, and SCCO. Thanks!
View ArticleUIWRSO 2014
I just turned in my paperwork and paid the deposit for UIWRSO 2014! Is anyone else here attending RSO next fall? Is there a Facebook page made for the class? I am excited to get down to San Antonio and...
View Article3rd time applying//3rd OAT attempt, please help!
Here are my scores from the 3rd attempt with my previous score noted... Bio (was 210, 240): 270 Chem (was 240, 260): 310 Ochem (was 270, 280): 320 Read Comp (was 350, 340): 330 Physics (was 210, 240):...
View ArticleSuccess Story! Don't give up
So here is my story, which I am rather excited to tell. I have taken the OAT now 3 times and it has been a frustrating run to say the least. I have a 3.2 GPA (not real high) with a bachelor of science...
View ArticleAOA Workforce Study, 2012
As some of you may know, our glorious AOA decided to drop several million dollars into yet another Workforce Projection study, which was wrapped up over a year ago. They have yet to release the data,...
View ArticleHope for the "low GPA" kids
Hi guys, I'm actually a "silent reader". I've only posted once, earlier this year when I was literally panicking because I realized my GPA was so so so bad, and I thought my optometry dreams were...
View ArticleNOVA Official Acceptance Class of 2018
Congratulations to all of you that have been accepted to NOVA Optometry class of 2018. My name is Jessica Ward and I will also be a part of the class of 2018. I am about to create a facebook group for...
View ArticleQuestion: Optomcas Application > Letters of Recommendation
Yes or No? I authorize this Recommender to comment on my academic performance (i.e. grades)(FERPA Act): Yes; No? I am a little bit confuse about this question. If my recommender is my supervisor or an...
View ArticleUpdating OptomCAS application
Does anyone know how to add in new OAT scores? I know optomcas is now allowing grade updates and you can also add new schools to your application, but I couldn't update my OAT scores. Also, how do I...
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Waterloo Optometry 2012 Cycle
Hey everyone! I just thought I'd continue with the Waterloo cycle tradition by creating one for the 2012 cycle. I read almost all of the posts for the 2011 cycle and decided that it was an excellent...
View ArticleUHCO vs SCO
Hi All and a happy new year! I don't know how much people like to see these "x vs y" posts especially on a pre professional forum board, but I was really hoping to get some outside opinions. I've been...
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