Timing for Letters of Recommendation
Hello! I have set my sights on becoming an optometrist for a while now. I am currently finishing my 2nd semester as a sophomore at UCBerkeley. I am also a part-time receptionist at an optometry clinic...
View ArticleResearch as a requirement for Optometry?
hi everyone, I will be applying to optometry schools this coming summer (SUNY is my top choice; i am also applying to PCO, New England College of Optometry, and MCPHS). I did a lot of shadowing over...
View ArticleBest Schools for Low GPA, possibly high OAT?
Hi everyone. So I am hoping to apply to optometry school for F2013, however I have a low GPA (2.9) and a even lower major GPA (2.5 Chemistry major GPA). But I do go to a good school (ranked in the top...
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 ArticleAdvice on where to go?
I am a Canadian student, and I applied to Waterloo and UC Berkeley this year. I'm pretty torn now because originally my first choice was Waterloo because the tuition is so much less (60K vs 250 K), but...
View Articlewhat would be a sound undergraduate major to take for optometry school
Do you think majoring in sociology or health science or even another BA like political science or anthropology would look good for optometry school in the future? I know it is not your typical, math...
View ArticleICO vs SUNY?
I just got accepted to SUNY today, and already have been accepted at ICO and reserved a spot. I now have to make a difficult decision between the two. Cost wise they are comparable because I am out of...
View ArticleWorth it? Kaplan Review Course
For those who paid for the Kaplan OAT review course (over 1k I believe) was it worth it? What are your thoughts? Thanks!
View ArticleThoughts on Midwestern AZ Optometry?
Just wondering if anyone has any feedback about Midwestern in AZ, and if you liked it/disliked it. Thanks!
View ArticleAm I insane or... (very very late application)
I would really like to hear your brutally honest opinions. I have been pondering this for months already if I should apply for the fall 2017 at NOVA. I have confirmed with them that they are still...
View ArticleChances of Getting In ??
I am applying this summer to about 7 schools. Here are my stats: (bad I know) GPA: 3.0 Science : 2.8 Non Sci: 3.23 OAT: 300 (I plan on taking 1 more time before applications come out) I have 3,320...
View ArticleI applied late... What are my chances?
My optomcas application was verified a week ago and most of the schools emailed me a couple days ago telling they just received my application. NECO just invited me for an interview which I will be...
View ArticleInterviews at UHCO and UIWRSO
Anyone have feedback or tips for interviews at UHCO or UIWRSO? I have interviews at both coming up and I have looked at the interview feedback on SDN, but I am wondering if anyone has gone to an...
View ArticleGuidance and information to high school student
Hello I want to be an optometrist and I would like to know what I have to do to achieve my goal. What classes to take an why not to do Etc.. Things u would tell ur younger self Advice and tips plz I'm...
View ArticleGoing about forfeiting a deposit
IF someone was going to forfeit their deposit and decide to go to another school, does anyone have a tactful way of approaching this? What's a polite and professional approach to avoid burning any...
View ArticlePre-Optometry Extracurriculars
Hi guys, So I'm in 3rd year undergrad right now and summer is coming up. I have jobshadowed at various practices before however never got a legitimate job at any of then. I am wondering what else I can...
View ArticleNavy HPSP Optometry C/O 2021
Has anyone heard anything back for C/O 2021 in regards to Navy HPSP (specifically Optometry)? Boards are 'supposed to' convene on a monthly basis unless not enough applications have been accumulated...
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Spots Open
Hi everyone! Idk if Im the only one trying to get into optometry school this late, but would anyone know if their school (or any school) still has spots left and how many? And when are the last dates...
View ArticleIuso vs suny
Hello everyone, I currently had interviews at both SUNY and iuso, and honestly I loved them both equally. They were research driven, kind staff and faculty, and good support groups for students. So I...
View ArticleOptometry Schools, Undergrad background checks?
Hello, I was just wondering does the optometry school application ask wether the applicant has had any institutional actions (alcohol write ups, etc.) or not? Or do they request this information from...
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