Transcript verification
Hi, I'm a bit confused. When I order my transcripts, it says I can e-submit directly to optomcas by providing my ID (via my school). However, I looked on optomcas and it says you have to mail a hard...
View ArticleOAT weighed more than GPA
Hey guys! So I came across an OAT study guide that I found online and it said that some schools weigh the OAT more heavily than GPA. I understand that all aspects of an application is important but I...
View ArticleADA OAT Vs Real OAT Scores
My OAT is in 4 days & I took the ada OAT today & scored: Bio: 390 Gen Chem: 340 Orgo: 350 Reading: 380 Physics: 330 Quant: 380 AA: 360 TS: 350 Since the reading comp section only had 15...
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low GPA but high OAT
Hey guy! So I retook some classes to help my GPA, but I'm a little worried that it will be a red flag and not even get me an interview My GPA is around 3.0 for both overall and science (including the...
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Puerto Rico Optometry School
Hey guys! I figured I'll start a thread for those of us applying to IAUPR this cycle Applying to grad schools can be hella stressful but hopefully we can help each other out through the process
View ArticleWhen do you get informed about scholarship offers from optometry schools?
So I've seen on ICO's website that they offer a Presidential scholarship to incoming students. Does anyone know when applicants are told they've received this scholarships (or any scholarship from any...
View ArticleQuestion about retaken class in gpa
hey guys! So I was looking at Puerto Rico's optometry school. For the course prerequisite gpa that they calculate, does anyone know if the take the higher grade or most recent grade in a retaken...
View ArticleHow am I for Waterloo and US schools
So I'm applying to Waterloo as my first choice. This school has an OAT score of 370 avg (last year), my score is AA350, TS360. To make matters more difficult, I'm an older student who did poorly on his...
View ArticleWaterloo Class of 2022 application thread
I wanted to start this thread. Post your stats below. OAT: AA=400/TS=400, GPA=4.0(95%) Province=Ontario
View ArticleICO Supplemental
Everything from optomCAS finally got verified and I just received an email from ICO saying they received my application. It says to allow 3-4 weeks for them to review my application. I am just curious...
View ArticleUAB Optometry School Interview Advice
At 11:00 am, Reggie Kinsey will meet and greet all the interviewees in the Student Affairs Lobby. At approximately 11:05 am, Associate Dean will chat with the interviewees about UABSO At 12:00pm, lunch...
View ArticleMinimal Optometry-related Experience... will this affect me a lot?
Hello! I am currently a 4th year student studying in Canada. I've sent in my application to OptomCAS recently and my stats are pretty good. However, I have next to no optometry related experience. I...
View ArticleNECO
Hey everyone, I was recently invited for an interview at NECO. I was wondering if anyone has interviewed there and what the process was like. More importantly, I'd like to hear from current students or...
View ArticleNECO School
Hi all! I was recently offered an interview at NECO. I am wondering if there are any students out there who have had interviews at NECO and would like to share their interview experience? What is...
View ArticleOAT experience 2017.. woah
Hey guys! Just took my OAT this morning at 8am. Ended around 12:30ish. SO. let me just start by saying I never ever planned to take the OAT this month. I was going to take it next summer as I chose to...
View ArticleAs a non-traditional student, here is my status for 2018 cycle.
Graduated in 2012 w/ Zoology degree 3.00 GPA / 2.95 Science degree *Started my shadowing with optometrist Took OAT after few Post-Bac courses in 2013: 260 AA 280 SA Due to family circumstances, had to...
View ArticleLooking for advice in my undergrad studies...
I am a second year science student and have been looking into optometry. I have completed one year of open studies credit and upgrading courses prior to being accepted into the science program at my...
View ArticleMidwestern in Downers Grove Campus - IL
So this campus is brand new- opening this cycle. Since it's just branching out from same midwestern university, do you guys think it would have similar to identical optometry program as in Glendale...
View ArticleHow do you add future courses to OptomCAS
Does anyone know how to do this? There were two courses specifically (Physiology and Anatomy) that I plan to take in the future, depending on if the school I get accepted to requires those courses. How...
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