optometry

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 I was wondering what everyone's GPA and OAT scores were that got an interview so I can compare...

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 reference letters than those who did the evaluation component? Also, does anyone know what the...

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 assuming that if they complete and send the LOR then I will get a notification that it has been...

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 applying to Optometry school this year for the September 2018 year, and I know the registration...

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 applying to Optometry school this year for the September 2018 year, and I know the registration...

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 would I add this to my application? Thanks!

I live in So-flo and my university closed until further notice due to Irma. So, I'm happy about that lol Then, it hits me "what if a storm comes around next summer and hits on the day I take the OAT" because I'm just so unlucky with exam days (had car accidents, hospital visits, another storm in...

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 course? I retook Gen Chem and Physics, so I was trying to see what my prerequisite gpa would be for...

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 school)? Also if you got a scholarship, what your stats were. Thank you!

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:)

Hi everyone! I'm in the process of having schools look at my applications and it looks like I'll most likely get in to all of them with my grades (3.9 370 OAT). Not trying to show off or anything, it may be useful info to answer my question. I have a meeting with an army recruiter in the next...

Hey everyone! I'm just wondering how many characters all of your personal statements are. Mine is about 3500 characters and I am wondering if that is too short or not. Thanks :)

I'm taking my OAT in the middle of September, but was going to submit my OptomCAS after taking the exam. So hopefully by the end of September, everything will be turned in. Is this too late? I feel like I'm a bit behind compared to everyone else

Hi everyone, So I'm taking my OAT exam in 5 weeks, and have been primarily using Chad's videos/quizzes, the fat Kaplan Strategies book, and Kaplan MCAT Biology review for preparation. I had three questions regarding to preparation: 1. Does anyone know how Chad's questions compare to the real...

so I read somewhere that once you get notified of your acceptance you generally have 2 weeks to accept or decline... can anyone confirm this? (especially for NOVA)... if this were the case, all of your interviews would have to be scheduled within a shorter time frame of each other to be able to...

Hi! I am a rising Junior at Nova Southeastern University and I really want to go to their optometry school (Only one in FL!) I want to make myself a competitive applicant since they only can take 100 people, but with a 2.9GPA, it's kinda hard . I had over 100hrs of shadowing an Optometrist in...

Hello everyone, I recently set up an interview at the Midwestern University Glendale campus for August 18th. For those who have interview/attend Midwestern, can you tell me about the interview experience you had? What types of questions did they ask? Was it a 1 on 1 interview or a pannel format...

hey guys! This is actually my first post haha. Anyways, I want to go to optometry school in the future, but I'm not sure which undergrad is most suited for it. My dream school has always been UCLA, but I've heard a lot about the cutthroat competition and grade deflation. Is it worth going there...

Has anyone ever worked or volunteered at an optometry office or a Lenscrafters or Visionworks? I am trying to get a job or even volunteer hours at an optometry office before I go off to optometry school and I would love to hear other people's experiences and how you did that. That would be...

Hey guys! Taking my OAT for the first time in September... SO nervous. Currently enrolled in a Kaplan online course, and have been using Chads vids as supplementary material. I haven't really been able to get a good gauge on what/which equations for physics are the ones I need to be focussing on...

I was wondering if anyone would like to read my personal statement and give me feedback? I feel like I'm a little stuck and any feedback would definitely be appreciated!!

Does anybody know what the cost of submitting an additional program is after you have already submitted initially? Like is it an additional $170 or just the same as adding a school for $70?

Hey guys! I'm starting at PCO next month and I have a couple questions about the boards. Do you have to take them in the state in which you graduate? Also does anyone on the east coast know if New York accepts New Jersey licenses? Vice versa? I heard that NJ will accept Pennsylvania licenses but...

Hello, I'm going into my second year as a Microbiology Student. I have a 3.82 overall GPA and 3.76 Science GPA. In extracurriculars, I have been a teaching assistant for 3 semesters for Intro to Chemistry (CHM1025), interned at a Public health organization (Control Flu) that vaccinates public...

Just doing my OptomCAS application for the 2018 cycle and I am not seeing where we input our OAT scores. Under the standardized tests, its only asking for TOEFL Do we not submit our scores on the application? thanks

Hello, I was completely thrown off about the application timeline. I just graduated this past May and was thinking about taking a year off to get my finances together to pay for optometry school. But I had to retake a course and was told I had to take anatomy before I could apply. The cycle has...

Hey guys! If you are looking for an easy way to stay up-to-date in optometry, 20/20 Glance is a great option. It's a once a week email that gives a rundown on clinically relevant optometry news and research for the past week. Here is the most recent one! (pasted from an email so links aren't...

Did anyone else have a transcript sent out yet that has arrived to Optomcas? I had one sent to Optomcas and one sent to my house on the same day. I received the one in my mail two days later, and was assuming the status on Optomcas would have changed as it should have been received by now too...

Hey guys, talked to a recent Optometry Grad and she claimed starting salaries in the Mid-Atlantic region were anywhere from 120 to 130k. I am coming down to a decision between dentistry, podiatry, and optometry and was wondering if anyone in that region can back her up on that claim? - I...

I'm interested in applying to Southern College of Optometry and noticed they have an optical section on Optomcas to upload documents with observation hours. Does it affect you negatively if you don't upload this? Also if anyone has a sample of what their shadowing documentation looks like please...

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Hey you guys! This is my first post in the forum. I am planning to apply for the upcoming 2017-2018 application cycle that opens this week, and I took my OAT today. The results I got back were a little lower than expected, and I'm having a tough time with it. I've been studying for about 3...

I retired from military optometry and all clinic equipment was provided for me for 20 years. From my graduation in 1996, my personal equipment has been stored and still in great condition. The diagnostic and trial lenses look the same as the new ones. I can send you pics and prices. Please send...

Hi, I am interested in pursuing a career in optometry but I had some confusions/questions I wanted to clear up! I did my research online, but I am still struggling a bit. What exactly is considered private practice and what is commercial? I know there are several modes of practices for...

Hi everyone! I'm going to be a senior in the fall, and I will be submitting my OD applications this summer on July 1st, 2017 (taking OAT August 7th). However, I will be studying abroad in London, England mid-September to the end of December. I was just wondering how this will work with receiving...

Hi would working as a patient services position at an optometry clinic such as at the front desk help on medical school applications? I know that having medical/clinical work experience looks good but i'm not sure about other jobs in healthcare related fields whether they be in optometry,dental...

Starting a thread for those who are applying to HPSP for the next cycle. Feel free to share info or ask questions. I will try and keep updated numbers, stats or anything that will help you apply. I can also help you find a good healthcare recruiter if you are applying Army. Good luck!

Hello! I am a general science major that had just graduated a few days ago. I just got my final grades back and noticed that I failed Microbiology with a D. Would Optometry schools accept if I retake the course at a community college since I am not able to retake it at my university? Small...

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Hey guys, I have my Arizona jurisprudence exam this week and I wanted to see if anyone has already taken it and can give me any tips. Not really sure how I need to be studying for this test