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Is anyone applying to MCPHS? Anyone in the first class 2012 have anything to say?
The interviews were pretty relaxed overall. I didn't feel like I wasn't prepared or anything. First, I had a written "essay format" questionnaire of a few interview-like questions. Then I had two different in person interviews, each with one person present. One focused more on my history and reasons for wanting to attend optometry school, the other was more about academics and the structure of the program. Then went on a tour, and that was that. I heard back from them about a week later. I actually chose MCPHS partially because it is a new school with a new type of curriculum with emphasis on patient interaction and clinic time early on. Outside of the optometry program, the school itself has many programs and has been around for nearly two centuries (founded in 1823) with great success for its other programs. I have faith that this school will continue this legacy with the optometry program. Sure, the summer schedule addition makes for a long year, there is still a month-ish Winter break though and the summer session actually allows for a slightly more relaxed schedule each semester because normally you would be fitting the same amount of courses in those first two years with two less semesters. This allows for an easy increase in clinic time throughout the first two years without feeling as bogged down because of the extra time spent there.Could you tell me how the interview was for you? Was it like a group of interviewers?
I also have a question for who are attending MCP Worcester. Why did you choose MCP Worcester out of other schools? It is new established school and it is not accredited yet, even though it said the school was give 'premilinary approval' there are still a lot of difficulties in the future. You are going to be the first class who are taking the national board exam and do you think that the school will prepare you well?
Also, MCP Worcester I think is all year around, you have to take summer courses even for the first two years and that scares me a little because there are no breaks at all.
Thank you and good luck with your finals!
Hey all,
I am a current student at MCPHS. So far, nothing but great news to report to everyone applying for next year. The facilities are all nice and new, we haven't broken anything yet. The clinic is amazing. All of the OD professors are experts in their fields and as excited to teach us as we are to learn. We are in the process of getting the main student organizations for AOA, AAO and VOSH up and running of which I am president of one. Other organizations to come as students show interest. Any specific questions, feel free to message me or reply to this post further. I should be around.
Then MCPHS is perfect for you!Hi im thinking of applying this year but my OAT scores aren't that great ....]
Thank you eyeguy4life and optom2016 for your feedbacks!
I got accepted at MCPHS Worcester and already sent it my deposit!.
Thank you eyeguy4life and optom2016 for your feedbacks!
I got accepted at MCPHS Worcester and already sent it my deposit! I'm currently a 3rd year premed at MCPHS Boston and I love the school. I love the faculties and I surely believe that our school will have no problem in getting an accreditation.
I'm graduating a year early so I only applied to two schools MCPHS and Neco. I'm still waiting to hear back from Neco because they are being strict about my 290 in Physics and they want me to take it again to achieve a 300. I was really disappointed because I got a pretty decent score. TS:340 Average:330. I have worked very hard for the past 2 years to get an overall GPA of 3.78 and Science 3.98, and just because literally of one question, 10 points away from their requirement for 3/4 program...they put my file on hold.
What you said earlier about MCP regconizing our hard work and personalities makes me realize that I shouldnt be sad if I get rejected from Neco--even though I have been stressed and even crying about it for years. (yes, i do cry lol).
Maybe I will see you guys there at MCPHS Worcester next year! I would need a lot of help and advise from you if you guys dont mind i know we will all be busy but i would really appreciate your help and support!.
How long did it take for you to hear back about an interview after submitting your application?
I looked over other schools but most of them require a BS degree. Only MCPHS and Neco give me a BS degree after I finish my 1st year at optometry school. Neco is my top choice so I really hope I can make it. I just love the students and the professors. Everyone is very supportive at Neco. I didn't get a chance to see any optometry student at MCPHS during my interview there so I'm kind of afraid of the competiveness next year there.If you get into NECO, you would be a fool to go to MCPHS. I guess you only want to stay in Massachusetts, but I would have definitely applied to more schools.
NECO just got busted for cheating, and might lose their accreditation. All optometry schools are the same, berkely isn't going to teach you something nova/houston isn't. When you graduate from one school you are good enough to practice anywhere in the U.S. No one is going to care where you went to school, my optometrist didn't go to berkely, he went to memphis. He is as good as it gets when it comes to optometry. The guy knows more about eyes than most ophthalmologists. It's all about how you apply yourself and what you want out of it. There are idiots on here that claim their school is better, but if they accepted else where then instead of NECO it would have been SUNY. Trust me, your MRs are not going to be better than someone elses because you attended NECO vs PCO.If you get into NECO, you would be a fool to go to MCPHS. I guess you only want to stay in Massachusetts, but I would have definitely applied to more schools.