Application 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 ArticleLetters of recommendation
I am a bit confused on how the LORs work with optomcas. I was told by someone that the evaluators aren’t writing an actual letter, but filling out a questionnaire on optomcas. I have also seen people...
View ArticlePersonal Statement
Hi posting for a friend. does anyone have a successful personal statement I can read for optometry school? or willing to give tips on how to write one thanks
View ArticleSalus Univeristy Pre-Reqs for Regular/Scholars Program
Hi all, I was hoping I could get some help from anyone who had already applied to Salus University's Regular/Scholars program. I'm going into my junior year and I'm a bit torn between whether or not I...
View ArticleCar Payments During OD School
I'm applying this summer, so OD school is about a year-and-a-half away. My current car is an 03 Volkswagen Passat, with 187k miles and needs some minor repairs that add up to $1500. Even if I repair...
View ArticleWhat are my chances for NOVA for upcoming cycle? 3.2 OVR GPA and 3.0 SCI GPA
Hi Guys, I joined this forum a year ago but was hesitant to make any posts. I am applying to optometry school for this upcoming cycle. My overall GPA is 3.2 and science GPA is 3.0. I am currently...
View ArticleOptometry Shadowing Letter of Recommendation
I plan on applying this summer for admission in Fall 2018. I shadowed for a total of 16 hours last summer (2 days each at two different private practices). What are your experiences in getting a letter...
View ArticlePacific University Optometry- waitlist?
Hi! Anyone waitlisted at PUCO for the incoming class this Fall 2017?? If so, what's your rank and do you guys know how many are on the list??
View ArticleChances at Optometry
Hey everyone, I'm currently a 4th year student at the University of Toronto, going into my 5th year (not because I didn't finish enough courses, but just having trouble deciding on life). I came into...
View ArticleAdmission without Anatomy and Physiology (optometry)
Hello everyone! I recently graduated in December with a Biology degree but never took any anatomy and/or physiology classes - they weren't required to take to graduate. After graduating I decided I...
View ArticleUndergrad Help
Hello, A little bit of background for myself. I went to school for one year right out of high school and decided it wasn't for me. I worked for a retail eye care center in the area and decided to make...
View ArticleChances of getting in?
I am currently a junior with a 2.9 GPA (2.5 science). I am taking a year off and applying next cycle after my senior year. I haven't taken the OAT yet, but I am next summer and will be taking the...
View ArticleMissing prereqs
Has anyone applied to opt school with more than five missing prereqs (but assuming you'll finish them before optometry school starts)? I plan on applying this fall for next year but I still have about...
View ArticleChances of getting into UIW and UHCO?
Hi, I'm a junior student at UT Austin. I'm graduating with a BSA in Biology, with a Business Foundations Program Certificate and a Pre-Health Professions Certificate. My gpa is a 3.35 with around a 3.1...
View ArticleLetters of Recommendation advice!
So I've shadowed at a variety of different optometry settings (OD/OMD, group practices, commercial), but I think my optometrists back at home know me the best. I go to a group practice, and I've...
View ArticleIAUPR 1ST YEAR- MY THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCE (NOT NEGATIVE)
Merely one year ago I was logging into Student Doctor Forum to find ANY info I could on IAUPR because with my lower OAT and lower GPA I was looking at a short list of possible acceptances. I noticed...
View ArticleMCPHS optometry waitlist updates?
Hey guys, I was put on the waitlist for MCPHS optometry without an interview, and I still haven't heard back from them. I was just wondering if anyone has had any updates after being waitlisted with...
View ArticleClass advice please?
Hello! I am a general science major that had just graduated a few days ago. I just got my final grades back and noticed that I failed Microbiology with a D. Would Optometry schools accept if I retake...
View ArticleLetters of Rec: Professors
Hello! So obviously most schools recommend (or require) a letter of rec from a professor. I'm looking to apply to schools in California, and the three schools here only recommend a letter from a...
View ArticleWesternU Alternate List
I recently got Waitlisted for WesternU's optometry program. I was just wondering if anyone knew the chances of getting off that list? I'm just really worried because I'm not sure it not being ranked is...
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