optometry school

Hello Pre-Opts! I posted this in the optometry forum, but I figure I would post this here since it should play a factor in your decision about Optometry and its future. [Mods, sorry for the double post, I want to get more opinions.] A friend of mine recently came across an optical shop called...

As of 2015, what are typical attrition rates at Optometry Schools in the US? Are there a majority of people leaving due to academic reasons? Or more personal cases?

Hey everyone. I took my first OAT practice test today without studying at all, just to see how I would do. I got a 350 (380 RC, 380 QR, 310 Physics, 330 Orgo, 350 Gen Chem, and 360 Bio). This was a big confidence boost, as I still have almost six months before I actually take the test...

Hello! I'm applying this cycle, and I'm looking for someone in optometry school or in the field to give me feedback on my personal statement. It's my second draft. I'm finished with all of optomcas except the personal statement. Thank you!!

Hello, I am very passionate about the field of optometry and have been trying endlessly for the past 2 years trying to get into a program. However I am not a competitive applicant according to my OAT and GPA. I have taken the OAT 5 times already and the best score I have gotten was AA 280 and...

I am a Biology Major. I am planning on taking the OATS soon. I have a 3.53 overall GPA and 3.2 Science GPA. I did a lot of shadowing this year. My weak point is that I have 3 C's in science classes (mistakes as a freshman and sophomore) but turned things around junior and senior year. Based on...

I'm just wondering, has anyone here done an externship with the Draisin Vision Group? No one in my school has done one for the last few years, but I hear really good things. I'm just wondering most specifically about the degree each intern is allowed to get involved with the pt encounter, the...

I'm planning to tour the optometry school that I want to go to soon, and my parents want to come with me. This is not an interview or anything like that - it's simply touring the campus. That being said, would my parents coming along appear unprofessional? I don't want to come off as being a...

Hi everyone. I recently figured out a way I could start optometry school in 2016 if I can get in. My school of choice started accepting on a rolling basis July 2015. I am worried whether my application would be a waste by January. I have my OAT scheduled for the beginning of December and hope to...

My scores were: Bio: 300 Chem: 330 O. Chem: 310 Reading: 310 Physics: 300 QR: 310 AA: 310 TS: 310 My GPA is about 3.2 cumulative and science. However, I have A LOT of extracurricular activities and shadowing experiences. Over 100 hours shadowing optometry, and 7 different extracurricular...

Hi! SUNY is one of the schools that uses the Certiphi Background check system. How long doe it take after you submit it for you to get a response? When you get a response and the schools receives it whats the next step ( after you submit deposit) thanks!!

I will be starting SUNY August 2016, what should i expect the first year of optometry school? At SUNY but also any other schools for general opinions? What is the first year like? classwork, time management? how did you balance school and fun time?

Hi! Congrats to everyone who got accepted into optometry school!! In order to help others who are applying on their journey , if everyone could reply with the following info that be great!!! Also if you could include the timeline that way people can know about how long it takes 1. OAT...

So I was able to claim credit for General Biology Lab (BIO 206L at UT) through my research program (FRI) and so I never had to take the lab. However, it is a pre-requisite for the optometry application. Am I required to physically take the lab or does the credit count? I did a few experimental...

Does anyone know of any Dental school that is very close to an Optometry school? (in the same city-ish?) I'm asking for any location in the US. My sister and I hope to apply to those places so we can be able to live near each other to save money on living expenses. Thanks guys!