Pre-requisite listing question?
Hey everyone, California applicant, I want to apply to UC Berkeley, but I have not taken immunology or human physiology which are prerequisites there. If I put that i plan on taking these courses in...
View ArticleHow can I get a LOR when I was a mediocre student?
I'm sorry if there are already a million threads on this. Through my entire college career, I was mostly a B or C student. This not only reflects in my GPA, making me a less competitive candidate, but...
View ArticleOptometrist is dragging his feet with writing my LOR
His LOR is the very last thing I need for my application to be finalized. I asked him back in May if he would be willing to write my LOR for this cycle, and he was definitely willing. I gave him a...
View ArticleWhat are my chances for NOVA for upcoming cycle? 3.2 OVR GPA and 3.0 SCI GPA
Hi guys, I took my OAT on Monday and got a 310 TS and 310 AA. My overall GPA is 3.2 and my science is 3.0. I am applying to NOVA at the end of the month. Should I retake the OAT exam to improve score...
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Personal Statement Length
Hey everyone! I'm just wondering how many characters all of your personal statements are. Mine is about 3500 characters and I am wondering if that is too short or not. Thanks
View ArticleWoohoo! first interview from Midwestern Illinois!
Very exciting news I got this morning. I have set it up as 9/25. I'm already nervous. Any specific(not common) questions they would ask at Midwestern?
View ArticleTranscript Entry Question
Hi! So I manually entered my transcripts and used my unofficial transcripts as a guide (was hoping to avoid paying an extra $15 to send an official one to myself). Anyways, on my transcript, there are...
View ArticleApplying Late to Optometry School
Hi friends. So. I just submitted my applications to Western, SCCO, NECO, AZCOPT, MCPHS, and PCO last night. I'm incredibly anxious on account of I know most schools have rolling admissions and it is...
View ArticleMidwestern University Optometry Program (AZCOPT) Accredited Now?
It says on their website that, "The ACOE classified AZCOPT's "Accredited" status for the maximum term of eight years." What does that mean, "for the maximum term of eight years" ? Article:...
View ArticlePersonal Statement Proofread
Hi, would anyone be willing to proofread my personal statement ? I can direct message it. Thanks!
View ArticleInterview Timeline Opinion-PCO
I just received an interview invite from PCO, even though I am scheduled to take the OAT next week (thought that was weird). I am unsure as to when to schedule this interview. My top school is honestly...
View ArticleHow many/which schools did you apply to?
Applying to optometry school in the future and wanted to know about applications. How many schools/which schools did you apply to? GPA + OAT Scores would be appreciated to know too! Also, if you got...
View ArticleInternship Project Ideas
Hi there everyone, first time poster. I am beginning an internship at a renowned optometry office very soon. I was told that a month into the internship I'd have to come up with my own side project....
View ArticleICO vs NECO? Need help deciding between the two!
Hi Everyone! I have been accepted to PCO, ICO, and NECO! I'm delighted to have the tough decision to choose where to go - though it has been heavily weighing on my mind. I have already paid my deposit...
View ArticleICO Externships??
I have recently heard through the grape vine that ICO makes students do an externship at a Walmart?! Is this really true???
View ArticleOAT results and discussion
Hi, I just took my real OAT exam today. My scores, BIO 370 Gchem 350 Ochem 390 RC 270 Physics 320 QR 360 TS 360 AA 340 As you guys can see, I am happy with all of my science scores. But, what worries...
View ArticleHPSP optometry?
Hi everyone! I'm in the process of having schools look at my applications and it looks like I'll most likely get in to all of them with my grades (3.9 370 OAT). Not trying to show off or anything, it...
View ArticleUHCO Interview Advice
Hi guys, I got an interview to UHCO and was wondering if you had any tips for me? or any questions that you were asked that surprised you?
View ArticleRetaking OAT
So I just took my OAT and I did poorly. My AA was a 290. Obviously I plan on retaking it as soon as possible. My question is, should I submit my application indicating that I plan to retake it? Or...
View ArticleIs this the Sample ADA OAT exam?
Can anyone confirm if this is the sample OAT from the ada? I've seen a lot of posts about people's actual OAT scores being very similar to the scores they got on their ada OAT practice tests. However,...
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