When is too late to apply to optometry school
I could use as much help as I can get, thanks everyone!! So, I'm currently in my last year in my undergrad in Ontario,Canada and my GPA isn't the absolute best.. but could be worse. I am planning on...
View ArticleLOR for Application
Hello Everyone, This is a stupid question, but since it's my first time I was hoping you could help me out. I am about to send my request to my evaluators for LOR and have a couple questions 1) I am...
View ArticleUMSL Part I board pass rates last year?
Last year UMSL slipped a lot and had a board pass rate of 64% for part I. I'd really like to go to UMSL for financial reasons and because I like it in general but this is really concerning to me. If...
View ArticleSeeking advice, is it too late to apply?
So I am planning on applying to optometry school this cycle to enter fall 2018. I have started my application and the only things missing are my OAT & Personal statement. I am currently studying to...
View Articleico HOLD
my application was put on hold waiting for review of my fall grades...they said they had a lot of positives from my application. I am really worried should I take this as a rejection?
View ArticleInterview Advice!! I'm so nervous!!
Hi guys. I have 3 interviews coming up (Incarnate Ward, UHCO, and UAB). I am super nervous and willing to hear any advice or tips from you guys. Anything I should bring besides maybe a note book or...
View ArticleAnyone who has an interview or had one HELP
So, I am applying within the next week-two week and super nervous. My GPA isn't the best, and re-taking my OAT's in December, (but applying before I retake and just sending them over when finished). So...
View ArticleEvaluations vs Reference Letter
Just a question regarding evaluations on optomcas, are these the reference letters or are they a separate component. If it is a separate component, do we need to get different people to write the...
View ArticleMCPHS
Anyone know anything about MCPHS? Is it a good school? What's its reputation? Is it expensive?
View ArticleThe future of Optometry
So I've been exploring the forum for a while now and I have to say, I'm utterly confused regarding the future of the profession (going off of what I read anyway). I was hoping current Optometrists or...
View Article2018 Application Cycle helppp
I just submitted my application last week now I'm waiting for it to get verified and I am wondering what you think my chances are of getting interviews. (and is this considered late in the cycle) OAT -...
View ArticlePCO interview day
Hi all, I have an interview at PCO this upcoming Monday (9/25), and I was wondering if anyone who has interviewed there this cycle can offer any advice. The email says it's a 4-5 hour long day with the...
View ArticleNotification of ICO Acceptance???
I recently interviewed with ICO and they said that the admissions committee meets every Thursday and then they mail out the letters the next day (Friday). Anybody that has been accepted to ICO...do...
View ArticleSCCO interview questions
I'm looking for any recent 2016~ interview questions but can't really find them in here or other websites. I got one this week.. so nervous.. Anyone here had interview @ SCCO?
View ArticleDoes salus conduct interviews of candidates without full pre reqs completed?
I am in the process of finishing two more pre-reqs which Salus has emailed asking about already. Will they conduct an interview before or after they are completed?
View ArticleOptometry School Class of 2022 Status
Thought I would start a thread for the optometry class of 2022. Sorry if this has already been started on another thread, but I would love to begin connecting with all of you potential future...
View ArticleIs it really worth the amount of schooling to become an optometrist?
I'm a junior in college and a Pre optometry major. I've read a lot on this forum about how the job opportunity for optometrists is declining and the difficulty in getting a full time job. Is it worth...
View ArticleOptometry Optomcas Help
Hello Everyone, I am currently in the process of applying to optometry school through optomcas and I am having trouble with the application. I am a Canadian student so I am having trouble on what to...
View ArticleSubmitted OptomCAS App...and of course, missed something.
Long story short: I had some Internet issues at the local coffee shop while working on my OptomCAS application and submitted the entire application thinking that I had included the new class I had...
View ArticleOpt School Chances of Acceptance
Hey guys, so I'm a little concerned with my chances of getting into an optometry school (specifically MCPHS). I'm a junior and I am going to graduate Fall 2019 with hopefully a 3.0 or 2.9. I'm a...
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