Deciding which school to attend
Hey, y'all, I'm new to SDN. I recently got accepted to both Southern College of Optometry and Midwestern (AZCOPT). They were the only two places I applied, for personal reasons. For those who are...
View ArticlePlease Help (what are my chances?)
I have around a 3.0 overall GPA with (hopefully) by next semester I will have a science GPA of around 3.1 or 3.2. I've taken my OAT and scored a 360 with a 340TS. I have shadowed two optometrists,...
View ArticleSubmitting Incomplete Application
Hello Everyone, I am a Canadian Student applying to American schools. I basically have everything done for my application except the letter of recommendation from an optometrist. I found it difficult...
View ArticleApplication Deadline and OAT
If I take the OAT only a week before a school's deadline, will they still consider my application? Also, what are the odds that I even get accepted to a school if I were applying in Februrary? Schools:...
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Salus Interview
Hi, I have an interview with Salus this friday, can someone please tell me what they are like?
View ArticleChances of acceptance
Hey everyone I have three interviews (Midwestern-IL, Indiana, KYCO) the first week of December and I am curious as to whether or not I will get at least one acceptance from these schools. My OAT score...
View ArticleiPad Pro for Optometry school?
Hello everyone, I was wondering if any current students or iPad users could talk a little bit about your experience with using the iPad for school. I currently have a MacBook Pro but I feel that adding...
View ArticlePRE-OPTOMETRY STATISTICS QUESTION
Hey everyone! My name is Dan and I am a pre-optometry student who plans on taking statistics next semester. My school offers to statistics courses and I am not sure if it matters which one I take. Do...
View ArticleICO vs NECO? Need help deciding between the two!
Hi Everyone! I have been accepted to PCO, ICO, and NECO! I'm delighted to have the tough decision to choose where to go - though it has been heavily weighing on my mind. I have already paid my deposit...
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 ArticleInterviews
Hey everyone, Just curious if anyone has interviewed at KYCO? I have an interview in two weeks and I was curious what to expect at KYCO because I have not come across a thread about their interviews....
View ArticleNOVA vs SCCO vs NECO
I've been to all 3 schools (accepted) and I am really torn. Besides the education (clinics, etc) at each school which I'm sure is great, where do you think the greatest place to live is? Boston, vs...
View ArticleAdvisors confused me - When should I apply?
Hi all, I am currently a junior in college, and my advisor for human biology didn't really know anything about the optometry admissions process and confused me on when I should apply / if it's too late...
View ArticleShould I retake the OAT??
QR: 310 RC: 300 BIO: 310 GC: 390 OC: 370 PHY: 280 ): TS: 330 AA: 330 I have a 3.17 overall GPA. 2.89 science GPA and ~3.2 prereq GPA Applying to: SCCO, Western, Midwestern AZ, and Puerto Rico
View ArticleLate in the Cycle?
Hello Everyone I am applying to optometry schools and I was wondering if I am applying late in the cycle. I wanted to send in my application a month after my OAT, which means I should have sent it...
View ArticleLow GPA, Low OAT, 1000's of hours working as an optician
Hello fellow forum members, I've been wanting to do optometry ever since I was 10. Now I'm a college graduate with a bachelor's in biology. I have: 2.5 GPA 300 OAT 1000's of hours working along several...
View ArticleUofWaterloo Optometry Class of 2017
Haven't seen any for the upcoming 2017 class so let's start! Current Education level: Graduated from UW Honours Science, Minor in Biology OAT score: TS: 400/AA: 380 GPA: 84.5% Optometry Experience: Job...
View ArticleLate applicant and a minor mistake on optomCAS
Hi guys, I just recently applied to the 2017 cycle to SUNY, Pacific, ICO, SCO,SALUS and NOVA. I'm a Canadian applicant who has scored 350 TS and 350 TA. My cGPA is 3.3 and I have 2 very loyal...
View ArticleClass of 2021 Status
Not sure if it's too early to start this thread, but here it is anyway. Feel free to contribute and update your existing post as time goes on. Date OptomCAS submitted: Date verified: OAT Scores: Major:...
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