Salus Waitlisted
Hey guys, I just received a letter today from Salus that I have been waitlisted. I've been trying to find out if Salus does ranked or unranked wait lists and if there is anything I can do to strengthen...
View ArticleGraduated with a low GPA what should I do?
Hey everyone I would really appreciate some advice. So, I have just graduated a 4 year life science program with a very low gpa (2.3), but my gpa is not indicative of my abilities as I put very minimal...
View ArticleBerkeley Optometry Interview Day Room Available
Hi, If anyone is interested, I have reserved a hotel room in Berkeley for 01/27/17 - 01/28/17 that accommodates two people (two queen size beds), so the split cost would be ~$55 (without fees/taxes). I...
View ArticleMCPHS vs NOVA
HELP!! I recently had an interview with MCPHS and loved it. Everyone was so nice and I love the architechture of the city. Best part? I got accepted!! However, I'm originally from South Florida and...
View ArticleTranscript Situation Help!!
Hi guys! Someone posted a question earlier regarding this topic but no one had answered it and I am actually in a very similar situation. Glad I'm not alone lol. Here it goes: So I took a couple...
View ArticleApplying Late to Optometry School
Hi friends. So. I just submitted my applications to Western, SCCO, NECO, AZCOPT, MCPHS, and PCO last night. I'm incredibly anxious on account of I know most schools have rolling admissions and it is...
View ArticlePassionate to become a optometrist
Hi fellow SDN pre optometry, I know you guys must be tired of seeing the same post over and over again about gpa and accepted chances into optometry school but I'm just at a lost on what to do....
View ArticleCanada Optometry admission test
Hi, I was just wondering what exactly is covered on the Canadian OAT. I know it says Natural Sciences, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physics and such. But would Microbiology and Biochemistry...
View ArticleAdvice on where to go from here? Very low GPA
Hello all, I am about to graduate with a biochemistry major but have very low grades in all my classes. My average grade for the prereq classes is a B-/C+. I'll keep it short for a easier read:...
View ArticleCanadian Applying to US Optometry Schools
Hi there! I am having a very difficult time managing the application process / transfer of my Canadian courses into the letter grades for applications and i am curious to what my chances to getting in...
View ArticleOptometry admission at Waterloo
Hi everyone: I am a first year masters student and i'm thinking of applying to optometry school in a year. Before writing the OAT test I want to see if you guys think i actually have a chance. My...
View ArticleWaterloo Acceptance ?
To those that have been accepted into Waterloo this year, if you don't mind, could you please let us know what your GPA/OAT score is and what extra curricular activities you have done? I'm currently...
View ArticleKYCO and Midwestern IL/ MCPHS Waitlist
Has anyone interviewed or toured at either school? Interested to hear feedback regarding the schools.
View ArticleIAUPR School of Optometry...no response?
Hey future OD's, Did anyone who applied for the Optometry school in Puerto Rico hear back from them at all? I already had interviews for all my other schools but I haven't heard back from this...
View ArticleSalus Interview
Has anyone interviewed with Salus yet?? I have my interview this Tuesday, and I am so scared! (I'm the type of person who DOES NOT do good under pressure) Any tips would be very appreciated! Thanks
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Optometry Admission Timeline
Hey guys, Just found this site and it looks like it could be of some help, well at least I hope so. Basically, I'm graduating this June with a bachelors degree and I'm going to take a year off before...
View ArticleOptometrist working with Ophthalmologists -- Risks of being in Optometry
Hi, I'm 27 and currently working in ophthalmic oncology as a technician. Recently I have been pondering the idea of going back to school and pursuing optometry. I'm not interested in performing...
View ArticleLetter of Recommendation
I am currently studying for the OAT and planning to take it sometimes in May or June, as application opens July 1st. I have 4 people in mind that I am going to ask for a letter of rec.: 1) My boss. I...
View ArticleCanadian at US Schools?
Hey guys, Anyone have information on the process Canadian graduates from a US optometry school coming back to Canada to practice in their respective province. This is for a friend, so all help is...
View ArticleHonest opinions only please
Hey all, Does it make financial sense for a Canadian to get their OD in the states? The schools I have looked at have tuition near the 250k USD mark. That is over $300k CAD in debt. Average optometrist...
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