Hey guys! Does anyone know if Waterloo already started giving out interview invitations yet?
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I just ended up reducing my pdf file size using a pdf compressor. The size went from like 7.5mb to 1.2mb
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Canadian schools don't operate on a rolling admissions basis.
I think they start after receiving everyone's applications in October.. I would expect the invitations would be given out near the end of November though
Ok thanks! I was just wondering if submitting the AIF/application earlier had any advantages because on the site they encouraged people to apply early so I wasn't sure.
Hey kvkamra which PDF compressor did you use if you don't mind sharing
The advantage I see is that your references will get their reference forms earlier, because they'd only receive the form a couple days after you submit it
no, tried to be as brief/concise as possible
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just for a FYI:
Last year's interview email was sent @ 2013-11-29 4:07 PM
Acceptance email was sent @ Tue 2014-03-18 1:28 PM
Good luck everyone!
Last year's interview email was sent @ 2013-11-29 4:07 PM
Acceptance email was sent @ Tue 2014-03-18 1:28 PM
Good luck everyone!
No, this should have your test score for the OAT under this section
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Hey guys, just a few questions...
Can AP Biology fulfill the Introductory to Biology with Lab prerequisite?
How many credits do I indicate for AP courses?
Do you release OAT scores or how do you send them it?
Thanks and good luck with the applications - only 18 more days!
Can AP Biology fulfill the Introductory to Biology with Lab prerequisite?
How many credits do I indicate for AP courses?
Do you release OAT scores or how do you send them it?
Thanks and good luck with the applications - only 18 more days!
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https://uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vision-science/future-optometry-students/frequently-asked-questions << For AP courses
OAT scores should have been sent in automatically. I would not be surprised if UW has them already. Btw, you had to make a selection of schools (was it 5?) to send the scores to so I hope you picked UW.
OAT scores should have been sent in automatically. I would not be surprised if UW has them already. Btw, you had to make a selection of schools (was it 5?) to send the scores to so I hope you picked UW.
I had my professors write a brief statement proving that I was a TA for that course/term and sign it.
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Does it matter if you don't have the proof for the awards any more? If you don't upload a proof, does that mean they ignore your award?
Hey, they won't ignore it, and it shouldn't be too big of a deal if you do not have proof
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Hey Everyone,
Will Waterloo email you about an interview or do I constantly have to check Quest?
Will Waterloo email you about an interview or do I constantly have to check Quest?
they will email you
Hey does anyone know details about the confidential assessment form? Like when do they send it to the references and what the form asks for? My references want to know more details about it before they commit to being my reference. Thanks guys.
you just list your duties
I'm not sure but I reckon it just be a free-for-all writing thing.
Ha, I had this problem last year too. The best time to call them is in the mornings (ie at like 9 am!)
Not sure which form you are interested in, but for the optometrist ref letter, this is what the instructions were for last year (assuming it hasn't changed for this year):
In Section B please provide a reference letter that comments on industry/ initiative/motivation, knowledge/interest in profession, reliability and their ability to communicate with patients, staff and other doctors. Please identify any known weakness of the candidate.
(Section A just asks for things like address, etc and if the applicant would make a good optometrist, and Section C asks the optometrist to rate the applicant on a scale of 1-10).
For the character reference letter:
In Section B please provide a reference letter that comments on traits such as industry/initiative/motivation, motivation, integrity, reliability, ability to communicate, capacity for leadership and emotional maturity. Please identify any known weakness of the candidate.
(section A and C are the same as for optometrist ref letter)
Hope that helps!
Usually takes about 2-3 days so I guess check tomorrow ?
Current Education level: Graduated with BSc. in Honours Science from UW, with Dean's Honour's List
OAT score: TS 400/AA 370
GPA: Around 3.7? Not sure. But my average is around 81-82%
Optometry Experience: I've shadowed with two optometrists. First one for about 100 hours, second for only about 5 hours. Got to use a light microscope to observe into a few patient's eyes.
EC: A ton of research experience in UW School of Pharmacy from NSERC. Also doing research with Grand River Hospital as a full time job for one year. Worked in a pharmacy for a few years full time as well. Got the chance to shadow in the ICU with doctors for a month. And I was captain for a bunch of intramural soccer seasons, and some other volunteering things around my school (iGEM, food bank, orientation week) .
Any thoughts on how competitive my application is?
OAT score: TS 400/AA 370
GPA: Around 3.7? Not sure. But my average is around 81-82%
Optometry Experience: I've shadowed with two optometrists. First one for about 100 hours, second for only about 5 hours. Got to use a light microscope to observe into a few patient's eyes.
EC: A ton of research experience in UW School of Pharmacy from NSERC. Also doing research with Grand River Hospital as a full time job for one year. Worked in a pharmacy for a few years full time as well. Got the chance to shadow in the ICU with doctors for a month. And I was captain for a bunch of intramural soccer seasons, and some other volunteering things around my school (iGEM, food bank, orientation week) .
Any thoughts on how competitive my application is?
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Not yet. Should be by the end of the month.
Haven't posted my stats yet here, so:
Current Education level: Graduated with BSc. Biology (4 yrs), currently on a break
OAT score: TS 380/AA 360 (RC = 270)
GPA: 86.5%
Optometry Experience: Shadowed one optometrist for >40 hrs and I've been working as a Certified Lab Technician through Lens Crafters for 3 years.
EC: Lab Tech, Paeds @ Hospital for 2 years, Biology student council rep for 1 year, Church youth Group for many years and many other small things.
Thoughts?
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Extremely competitive, despite the GPA
Thanks. I think you are equally competitive as well.
this year is going to be a competitive one
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Looks like it. Hopefully they don't take the RC into a huge consideration...
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BTW, are we putting the pre-req course GPA or overall GPA?
not yet, im guessing by this weekend
Note that the deadline for CAFs is November 28, and since Waterloo doesn't do rolling admissions, interview invites are presumably given out from November 28/29 to December 1.
