Midwestern - IL vs. UMSL vs. Indiana
So I've been accepted to all 3 and I am having a hard time deciding between them. Mainly it is between Missouri and Midwestern. I live driving distance from Midwestern so I wouldn't even have to move,...
View ArticleEase of getting into optometry school
Why is it so easy to get into optometry school? The gpa requirements are pathetic, most schools entering classes have gpas from 3.0-3.4. The OAT is even more pathetic, I'm surprised that there are...
View ArticleHonest chances of me getting into optometry school?
Hello everyone! I am the first in my family to go to college, so I know very little about applying to graduate programs and the sort. Can you guys critique my OAT and GPA and tell me if you think I...
View ArticleMidwestern University Glendale Campus AZ
Hi everyone! I am looking for any and all reviews/opinions people may have regarding Midwestern University at Glendale, AZ. It's one of the schools I'm considering but I'm from Maine and I don't know...
View ArticleBudget for optometry school
Hey everyone, I'm starting my first year at Salus this coming fall and I was wondering if any current students (Salus or not) could give me an idea about what your budget is like....I, along with my...
View ArticleA rejected Application Reviewed a Second time
Hello all, I'm new to the forums, so I do apologize in advance if a similar thread has been posted. I applied to ICO, WU, SCCO, SCO, and UCB this cycle but got rejected to all schools. I did have a...
View ArticleUMSL Question - Risks of reapplying
Basically, I applied to UMSL very, very late (on optomcas deadline, scores received on the very last day possible 2/15) and not too surprisingly did not receive an interview. I assume most spots were...
View ArticleShould I even bother trying?
I'm a non traditional student, just turned 30. For the past 4 years I've been a speech therapist. I graduated undergrad with a degree in speech and hearing sciences with a 2.94 gpa. The science classes...
View ArticleAnyone Selling OAT destroyer?
Hey Everyone, I am writing my OAT in July and I want to be really prepared for this test. It's basically do or die for me. I was hoping if anyone has the OAT destroyer books and they are willing to...
View ArticleApplying this upcoming cycle (July 2017), what can I do ahead of time?
Hello, I am getting ready to apply schools this July once the application opens up (hoping that I get accepted to be the incoming class of Fall 2018). What can I/should I be doing at this very moment?...
View ArticleLaptop
I will be entering optometry school next year. What kind of laptop do you recommend? Or any specific software that you think we will need? I need to buy a new laptop for September anyway since my...
View ArticleGPA good, only part time student
Hi all, I am planning to apply for Optometry school, one of the biggest blemish on my application is that i've only been a full time student 1 year out of the multiple years i've been in school. My GPA...
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 ArticleSDN Member Amnesty Initiative
SDN Announces Banned Member Amnesty Program - Student Doctor Network We welcome prior members to return as valuable contributors to this vibrant community Astra inclinant, sed non obligant.
View ArticleFuture Optometrist?
Hello, I am currently a high school student. I am very interested in the health field and want to be a optometrist. What are the pros and cons and what is the job outlook? Is it hard to get into...
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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 ArticleUofWaterloo Optometry Class of 2021
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 ArticleOrganic chem help??
This is my first time posting here so not sure if this is how I'm supposed to do it but... I just retook the first part of my three-series organic chemistry class (I ended up with a C in the class but...
View ArticleSCCO vs Western
Hello! I am aware that there are previous posts on this topic but they are generally old. I have been accepted to scco and western U's optometry program. I am completely torn and can not decide which...
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