My Timeline and Experience
During my journey to acceptance to Optometry school, I would obsessively scroll through and read all the posts dating back to 2006 about how I could achieve this feat. I wanted to share my experience...
View ArticleWeird Personal Statement Format
My personal statement lost its tabs and enters when I pasted it onto optomcas. Is anyone else having this problem? Any tips to fixing it? Should I be worried? Thanks in advanced!
View ArticleInterview at Midwestern Glendale Campus
Hello everyone, I recently set up an interview at the Midwestern University Glendale campus for August 18th. For those who have interview/attend Midwestern, can you tell me about the interview...
View ArticleApplying in October?
Is it too late to apply in October? I can't apply before October because my letters of rec won't be ready and because of financial reasons. I'm taking the OAT on October 23rd and I'll submit my...
View ArticleSouthern College of Optometry
Hi, I applied to SCO recently. I got an email from SCO saying my OAT was low and that they wanted me to retake it. However, I received interviews from UAB, ICO, and NOVA. Is there a chance I could get...
View ArticleWhat Should I Do Until Summer '18?
Hi! I am a rising Junior at Nova Southeastern University and I really want to go to their optometry school (Only one in FL!) I want to make myself a competitive applicant since they only can take 100...
View ArticleClass of 2022 Thread
I haven’t seen a thread yet for this cycle, and I was curious what everyone’s status is so far. As with past threads, feel free to update your post as your application status progresses! Please use the...
View ArticleCan I submit Optomcas without designating references?
Can I submit my application without designating references then add them later (by october)? I won't be able to communicate with my references til October and I don't want to wait until then to submit...
View ArticleICO Interview
Hi! I have an interview coming up at ICO. I've heard that ICO will question your OAT or grades if they are low. Do you think they'll question me on my stats? But I do have an explanation for...
View ArticleGap year and taking the OAT
Hi! I am going to graduate Spring of 2018 and I'm still undecided as to if I am going to take a gap year before applying to optometry schools. Additionally, I'm currently preparing to take the OAT...
View ArticleAcceptance Question
so I read somewhere that once you get notified of your acceptance you generally have 2 weeks to accept or decline... can anyone confirm this? (especially for NOVA)... if this were the case, all of your...
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...
View ArticleBiochemistry Class Requirement
Hello! I'm applying this 2017-2018 cycle but I still need to finish a biochemistry class for some schools I am applying to. I currently work full time at an eye clinic, which prevents me from taking...
View ArticleShould I mention controversial clubs/organizations on my application ?
I was very involved in an LGBT+ organization on-campus, I did 200+ hours of community service and volunteering, should I mention it as part of my extracurricular activities? Some of the schools I'm...
View ArticleHow many schools are you applying?
Please post: 1) number of the schools you are applying 2) cum GPA / science GPA 3) OAT AA / SA
View ArticleTips on studying OAT physics/increasing my score?
I'm currently studying for the OAT and I'm taking it in October. I'm constantly scoring high (350+) on every section except physics, my score is always below 300 and I feel like I understand the...
View ArticleLatest time to submit OptomCAS
I'm taking my OAT in the middle of September, but was going to submit my OptomCAS after taking the exam. So hopefully by the end of September, everything will be turned in. Is this too late? I feel...
View ArticleOAT help...
Hi everyone, So I'm taking my OAT exam in 5 weeks, and have been primarily using Chad's videos/quizzes, the fat Kaplan Strategies book, and Kaplan MCAT Biology review for preparation. I had three...
View ArticleNOVA Interview Advice
Hey Guys! I just had my interview today at NOVA. Here's my experience: The interview will take place in the Terry administration building. Everyone got lost due to some reason. The interview is in a...
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