Opt. current Events
Does anyone have any sources that I could use to keep myself updated on current events and new technologies or techniques?
View ArticleApplication put on hold
I just submitted my application today. I applied to MCO, Indiana, Salus, OSU, Midwestern-Illinois, and ICO and I have already received an email from OSU that my application was put on hold because it...
View ArticleInterviews, interviews, interviews! Oh my!
Hi guys! I just got three interview invites from Midwestern, SCO, and St. Louis. Can anyone give me advice for these? Also typically how long until you hear back? Any questions you remember them...
View ArticleWhat are my odds?
Hey all! Looking for some realistic odds with regards to entry into an OD program. I would like to go to OSU, and I am an in state resident. I am very nervous because I feel quite late in the cycle....
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 ArticleHelp with choosing a school
Hey all, I recently have been fortunate enough to gain acceptance to both IU (Indiana Univ) and Midwestern-IL. While I know it's a good problem to have and I'm very fortunate, I am having some...
View ArticleSelling OAT materials
Hey everyone, I am selling the following study materials: Kaplan Review Notes and Lesson Book (2016 Editions: $100) -- This came w/ their Live Online Course in which I paid over a grand for........
View Articlepre-optometry concerns please help!
Hi! Im a Junior right now who is going for optometry. long story short this summer will be my third time taking organic chemistry 1. its the only class I haven't passed. I was supposed to take my OAT...
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Which schools are you guys applying to?
I've been trying to make a list of schools I want to apply to, but I want to get more opinion on this. And question! - If I already clicked 5 schools while registering for OAT but I haven't registered...
View ArticleSalus Acceptance - Questions !!
I am from So Cal and I have never been away from home, so moving to the East Coast would be a major life change for me. So I am still in shock but I received a letter of acceptance from Salus. The...
View ArticleChances ruined?
Hi all, I am currently a third year thinking about applying for this next session. However, around february of last year, I ran into a little incident. I finally got my fake and tried to use it for the...
View ArticleWithdrawing an Acceptance/Deposit?
Hello everyone, I was accepted to my second choice optometry college in early October, and I put the deposit down within two weeks and was very happy (albeit somewhat disappointed, I'll admit) with the...
View ArticleWill My Chances of Getting into Optometry School be Jeopardized for...
I am currently ending my first semester at a CSU, but am very unhappy here. I ended the semester with good grades, considering it being my first semester, 2 A's and 2 B's. I have made the decision to...
View ArticleCompetitiveness
Hello! I've been really considering applying to optometry school and would like to hear your opinions on my competitiveness. I recently took the OAT and scored a 320 and my GPA is a 3.39. Thanks!
View ArticleBypassing Supplemental Applications
Over the course of this application cycle, I've noticed that for some of the schools I applied to I was able to receive an offer for an interview without completing the supplemental application. Does...
View ArticleUAB interview in Jan. HALLLP!
Anyone who interviewed there have any tips or know how the interview goes?
View ArticleShould I retake some of my pre-reqs?
I recently graduated with a B.S in Chemical Engineering and a 2.6 GPA. Clearly, my grades don't make me very competitive applicant. I really didn't consider optometry school until my fourth year and by...
View ArticleWhere to go for optometry school?
Hi guys, I applied to and got accepted to PCO, ICO, SCO, and NOVA. I narrowed it down to ICO and NOVA. I am having a real difficult time deciding between the two. I am from Michigan and location wise,...
View ArticleAny Advice and/or material suggestions?
I am currently a junior and am studying with hopes of becoming an optometrist. I was inquiring whether anyone could recommend any good study material in the mean time? I'm also an optician currently...
View ArticleRepeating Orgo and Failing. Help!!
Somebody please give me advice on what to do. I've taken Orgo twice now, getting a C- the first time and now getting a D!! Is this it for me. Am I going to be wasting my time applying to optometry...
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