optometry

Hello alll, Has anyone taken the "OAT Practice Test 1" from Princeton Review's Cracking the OAT book's online supplemental tools feature? I would like to find out if there is a way to convert my raw score for each section in this test to a scaled score. I cannot find a conversion chart to...

Hey guys! Questions: 1) Are my grades competitive? 2) When should I start studying for the OAT? 3) When should I write the OAT? 4) How many shadowing hours and number of optometrist do you need for your shadowing experience to be competitive? I am most worried about this as I currently have no...

Hi! Long story short: I have an academic dishonesty mark on the internal records of my school, but not on my school's official transcript. The incident happened 4 years ago, and I was irresponsible and take full responsibility. My question is, since on optomCAS it says to 'Indicate if you...

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SDN was one of the most helpful resources I used in preparation for the OAT that I took earlier this month, so I wanted to share my experience--I hope what I share is just as helpful! I started with a big KAPLAN 2015 OAT book -- I tried to read chapters that matched what I was learning in...

I've been seeing here and there that one of the schools or multiple want you to have a certain score on the reading comprehension part of the OAT, and that they look at this score closely. Is this a somewhat true statement and do some optometry schools like a high reading comprehension score or...

The website has a link that says most of what you will pay for, but I wanted to share what I spent so others considering can get a general idea. Refundable deposit $1800 Required donation* $1800 600 glasses** $270 Flight (obviously varies) $2200 Visa application $100 Required insurance $110...

Hi all, After checking my answer to question 23 in the Kaplan OAT 2016 book's "Reading Comprehension" section, I found that the correct answer to the question was "D". However, in the passage associated with this question, I do not find any place where the author talks about "liberalized...

I have a 3.1 overall gpa. I started out at a university where I got a 3.7 gpa. I then transferred out of state and took 18 credits a semester. My gpa at that school is a 2.35 (I failed physics and got a few c's). I then returned to my original school and will be graduating with at least a 3.5...

Good morning everyone, I applied to UIWRSO and other optometry schools a bit late in the cycle. I haven't heard anything from rso school of optometry. Do you know when they stop interviews? For the individuals that got accepted do you mind telling me your stats, interview date, and how long it...

Hi everyone, I've been studying sporadically this past semester and everyday for the past month and I've finally gotten around to taking 2 practice tests. My scores weren't as high as I'd hoped :/ I was just hoping to get an insight from other people as to how my practice scores will compare...

I am currently an undergrad student who wants to go to optometry school. Will having a pierced nose (1.5mm stud) affect my chances of getting in? Will it affect my career in terms of professionalism? Does anyone know an actual optometrist who wears a nose ring/stud? I've read similar threads...

Haven't seen any for the upcoming 2017 class so let's start! Current Education level: Graduated from UW Honours Science, Minor in Biology OAT score: TS: 400/AA: 380 GPA: 84.5% Optometry Experience: Job shadowed an optometrist for 200+ hours / Job shadowed an optician for 60+ hours / Performed...

I'm accepted to Boston and waitlisted for Western. If i get off waitlist and into Western, I would go there to stay in state. Boston starts Sept 1st. How far in advance should I look for a place in Boston, just in case i dont get into Western?

What classes should I be taking for the OAT? I do not have room in my schedule to take many higher level biology or chemistry classes and just wanted to know what would would be most helpful for the OAT. Do I need Genetics or Cell Biology? What about Orgo 2 or Biochemistry? PLEASE HELP ME...

Hi Guys! So i was convicted of a DUI back in 2013. I listed it on my OPTOMCAS application and wrote my explanation for it. I was interviewed and got accepted! Now, that school is running a background check. Will that ruin my chances of keeping my acceptance, even though I was already forthcoming...

Hello Everyone, I was wondering if someone could help me with understanding my chances of getting into an American optometry school. I just finished my undergraduate degree in a Canadian University and will be applying and writing my OAT for the 2017 entrance date. I am worried about my status...

Hi everyone! I was recently admitted to Nova's 5-year Extended Program for optometry. I know very little about the program besides the university telling me that most students are very satisfied with it. I was wondering if anyone who is currently in that program now could tell me their feelings...

I made the champion stupid/airhead mistake of not noticing that there was a calculator at the upper right hand corner of the screen during my OAT. So despite scoring above 80-90th percentile for all my sciences and reading, I scored in the 30th percentile for math. I would not be surprised if...

Has anyone been accepted to MCPHS and decided to attend? I was accepted late November and have been trying to see if there was a facebook group made for c/o 2020 but haven't seen one yet.

Hello everyone :) (This is going to be a long post but please take time to read) So I am a sophomore at the College of Saint Benedicts (a small well known private school) and I am biology major and pre-optometry. My course load at this school is extremely rigorous, so my GPA is currently 3.0...

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Hello guys I finished my engineering degree here in University of Alberta. Since the Engineering job market is brutal I am looking towards alternatives. I heard a friend of mines sister is studying optometry in the UK and planning on coming back. I was curious to know what kind of average...

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Hello everyone, I am new to this forum I need help with my situation. I am in my 5th year of Kinesiology and Health Science Bachelor of Science in York University. I want to apply for Optometry in Canada and USA. My GPA is not so high right now it is at 2.75/4 and I still have a few courses...

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So I have been working towards Optometry since I was in Jr. High. I knew I wanted to do heathcare, and then quickly did the math and realized that medical school was a ridiculous amount of time, as well as their particular lifestyle being so demanding (especially for a woman). I don't like...

Hi everyone, (i posted this thread on the pre-opt page but wanted to post on here to get a variety of answers) I've been doing a lot of research on optometry and dental schools recently. I'm currently an undergraduate student majoring in sociology but currently working on my prereqs and retaking...

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...

A friend of mine recently came across an optical shop called Jins. She told me that they also did examinations there for an affordable price. Being curious, I went to the shop after work since I work about 10 minutes from there. When I got there, I looked at the prices and thought, "wow that is...

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about this profession? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

I am just trying to see if I need to possibly retake the OAT, or just sit pretty until applications open this July for 2017 matriculation. Goal is for UHCO!! OAT scores BIO: 310 GEN CHEM: 350 OCHEM: 350 RC: 350 PHY: 300 QR: 280 AA: 320 TS: 330 undergrad gpa: 3.8, major in Biology with minor in...

Hi, i'm new to sdn. This will be my first post:) I'm a high school student who wishes to pursue optometry in the future. I was wondering if I can take AP courses and not take a complete full course load in uni. I have checked several forums for the past few months and couldn't find the answer to...

Hey I keep hearing that people with lower GPA etc should be applying to newer optometry schools, first off why is this? Second of all what are a list of newer schools? Thanks in advance .

I am wondering if I am able to accept multiple schools and then choose later which schools I withdrawal from. I just received an acceptance but need to make my deposit in two weeks and I am waiting to hear back from my top choice school. Will accepting an offer affect my chances at all with...

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'm a Canadian student currently nearing the deadline to apply to university. I've always wanted to be a veterinarian all my life, since a) I love animals, b) I love science and I find the study of disease and how the body functions absolutely fascinating and c) I want a job that...

Okay so I was inquiring about some prerequisite courses needed for Oklahoma College of Optometry and they emailed back letting me know that they do not accept applicants from outside of the US at this time. I was totally unaware that some schools didn't accept Canadian applicants. Does anyone...

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 am currently on my University track team which looks very good on resumes etc I've been told. On the other hand I am wondering if it is worth it because I have to practice 4 hours a day five days a week when I could instead be studying. Does anyone know if they even take into...