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i hope someone with experience/similar situation like me that can shed some feedback on how to better my application before i officially apply. i am due to take the OAT soon. some information about me...
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anyone apply to optometry schools without a bachelors? i would like to know how you overcame your academic weaknesses and proved to the admissions committee that you are worthy of being in optometry...
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I have been interviewing with some other optometry schools and had a question regarding IU's Admission Day. I understand they do not have formal interviews. I received an invitation and I have accepted...
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Hi all, I submitted my optom application Dec 29th and I'm wondering if I applied too late in the cycle. I would be interested in PUCO, NOVA, NECO, ICO, SCCO, SCO, WUCO, AZCOPT and maybe PCO. My GPA is...
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Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone has any tips for the interview at UHCO? I have my interview on February 7th.
View ArticleToo old?
Hi, I'm currently 34 and have worked as a ophthalmic tech, optician and optometric tech for the past 8 years and I'm currently thinking of going to optometry school... I have lots of courses but I'll...
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buying OAT materials
I did not do well in my OAT, mostly because I did not study well before taking it. I was wondering if any of you are wanting to sell their OAT materials. I also was wondering what the OAT big Kaplan...
View ArticleShould I forget optometry?
Hi and Happy New Year! So Optometry interests me, but the problem is: 1. Eye disease freak me out, can I get over this? 2. My vision is not pretty, enough to drive during the day. 3. D you need good...
View ArticleWaterloo 2014
Hello everyone! I've just completed my OAT and submitted my online application for Optometry at Waterloo and was looking to get to know the other applicants. I know it's a little early to be creating a...
View ArticleCanadian GPA vs USA GPA
I'm not trying to offend anyone in the states schools when I ask this but I heard US optometry schools bump up a canadian GPA a little because it is harder to get A's in university over here. Does...
View Article***IAU Puerto Rico****
Let me start by introducing myself: I am a 3rd year optometry student at IAUPR and I also happen to be the Student Council President, the IAUPR COVD Liaison, the National OEP Student Liaison, a writer...
View ArticleCanadian Students
Hey guys, I've been looking into US options for optometry. The tuition is scary. Just quickly looking at student line of credits offered by banks here, the max looks like 125k from RBC. This is...
View ArticleNova's supplementary essay
Hello, I'm working on my supplementary application for Nova's optometry program and i've been looking for things that set Nova apart from other schools. I've checked Nova's website, fb pg, blog, etc....
View ArticleSUNY OR PCO
I have just recently gotten into both schools. I know that PCO is more expensive and that it has a bigger class size. I am currently trying to weigh my options for both schools and was wondering if you...
View ArticleIAUPR 2014 Entering Class
Hey, I was admitted to IAUPR starting 2014. I do not know anyone in PR and I have never been to PR. Just wanted to start this thread to meet my classmates prior to fall. If you are going to IAUPR fall...
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Class of 2018 Acceptances
I believe it would be a good idea to get this thread going for this cycle, similar to the one from last cycle. We can all share as we hear back good news from the schools we applied to. Let's use the...
View ArticleUhco
Howdy! Has anyone applied to UHCO and NOT heard back yet? I know many people with interview invites from UHCO, so I am very concerned. My application was mailed off by OptomCAS on 9/5 and I did call...
View ArticleUIWRSO supplemental form
Hello, I am filling out my supplemental form for UIWRSO. There is a question asking "provide any additional information that may assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application" and...
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