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I just received an email from Nova about an interview there. Has anyone else heard anything about interviews from schools, in particular, PCO?
 
Hey,
Wow, you are really early in the game. I'm gonna be completed with my applications hopefully end of October, and OAT mid November. Hopefully it will not be too late. You are making me nervous that I will be too late, lol. Well, good luck with the interviews at Nova, and Neco (?).
 
I heard from Nova too! As well as SCO and UAB...I didnt apply to PCO so I can't help you there 🙂
 
Did both of you have complete applications (including OAT scores) before receiving an invitation for an interview?

Thanks!
 
Yes...my applications are complete including OAT scores
 
this morning i found out i got an interview at Indiana U!!

still waiting for ICO and OSU.
 
staceyes:
Just wondering when you applied to Indiana and how did they notify you?
 
i sent in my Indiana app September 2nd or 3rd, and i got an email


i actually also heard from OSU today, offering an interview by phone call!
 
I have an interview on Sept. 29th at UMSL and Oct. 6th at Nova. SCO said they are reviewing my application and I haven't heard a thing from ICO which disappoints me. Anyone heard about the dress code at NOVA???? Shirt and tie w/ white coat everyday. No jeans/shorts/sneakers/ etc. It doesn't really upset me since I wear a shirt and tie when i volunteer at the doctor's anyway
 
From my understanding when I visited NOVA this summer, you wear scrubs and a lab coat to class. Or just scrubs...hmm not sure. But if you were going to meet up with a faculy member or had no scrubs to wear for the day, than you would dress formally.
 
I got a phone call yesterday from OSU and an email this morning from ICO offering me interviews.. I'm pretty damn excited. Even though neither one is my first choice at least I know i'll be able to get in somewhere.
 
I was wondering if the people who got interviews can put down their OAT scores and also their gpa.

Thanks
 
i got my ICO interview today!!! yay 3 for 3!!

my scores were 380 and 400 and my gpa is 3.755 (science gpa is like 3.6)
 
wow... with a 380 and a 400 and a 3.7 i'd be suprised if a school didn't give you an interview..

I have a 380TS and a 360AA and a 3.6 GPA.
 
Wow, you guys have some ridiculous stats. I have a 340 AA, 330 TS and a 3.13 GPA. I have done a lot of shadowing, though, and I am working as a technician right now. I got interviews with NECO, Nova, and PCO so far, but looking at all of your stats, I'm nervous!
 
Andy785 said:
Wow, you guys have some ridiculous stats. I have a 340 AA, 330 TS and a 3.13 GPA. I have done a lot of shadowing, though, and I am working as a technician right now. I got interviews with NECO, Nova, and PCO so far, but looking at all of your stats, I'm nervous!
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dont be, check out opted.org for the actual stats for each school. think about it this way if you had poor stats would you post it??? stats on sdn are inflated.

to let you feel better here is "a current first year's stats" *cough cough

340AA 340 TS 3.6 GPA
 
Yea, looking at these stats I am a bit nervous too, especially considering I haven't taken the OAT yet (currently taking a Kaplan course, taking it first week of November). Graduated as a bio major with 3.32 overall GPA and a 3.16 pre-req GPA. Did a lot of extracurriculars and held presidential offices in organizations/community service, did several research internships at NIH and Walter Reed Inst. of Research, worked as an optometric tech for 1 yr and currentely working as a full-time ophthalmic tech for the last 7 months, got 5 LORs from 3 profs, 1 OD, and 1 MD. Bilingual in Spanish and English, yes..I am Hispanic. Ahhhh, what are my chances! BTW, when did u hear from PCO?
 
DrSpontaneouz83 said:
Yea, looking at these stats I am a bit nervous too, especially considering I haven't taken the OAT yet (currently taking a Kaplan course, taking it first week of November). Graduated as a bio major with 3.32 overall GPA and a 3.16 pre-req GPA. Did a lot of extracurriculars and held presidential offices in organizations/community service, did several research internships at NIH and Walter Reed Inst. of Research, worked as an optometric tech for 1 yr and currentely working as a full-time ophthalmic tech for the last 7 months, got 5 LORs from 3 profs, 1 OD, and 1 MD. Bilingual in Spanish and English, yes..I am Hispanic. Ahhhh, what are my chances! BTW, when did u hear from PCO?
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why do you have 5 LORs 😱 I have only collected 3 LORs...what schools want more then 3? (even if it is optional more then 3)

:scared: great...a new thing to be worried about :laugh:
 
I interviewed with UAB on the 15th and have SCO on the 29th, NOVA on oct. 12, and ICO.. it's kind of scary!!
 
I recieved an email from ICO for an interview today as well. So that makes it ICO, UMSL, and NOVA. MY GPA is a 3.23 and my OAT is 320AA and 320TS so dont worry. I did over a year of volunteering with an optometrist and I'm still at it so experience plays a part and not just gpa and OAT. Getting your app in early helps as well I assume.
 
Get in as many LORs as possible..the schools put no limit on it. Try to vary the sources as well to give them a sense of a well rounded applicant. Example: Get your professors from biology or your major but also an elective like an art or a humanity. Also have your employer send one...gives them an idea of your work ethic outside of school.
 
I sent 5 LORs to SUNY, NOVA, ICO, PCO, SCCO, and Berkeley. I called the schools in advance to let them know I would be sending that many, the only ones that were kinda like "well...we might not read them all" was Berkeley and ICO. The other schools had no problem. As someone mentioned above, if you are going to send that many make sure the letters emphasize the different aspects of your character ie; academic accomplishment-profs in diff. disciplines of study, work ethic-employer, community service coordinators, etc... The other reason is because I missed the deadline for my professional committee to compile my information (didn't even know there was such a thing!). Anywho, I would encourage if you made "connections" through your academic career to get individual LORs from people who know you well. I think the Professional Committee's are BS (at least they seemed to be that way in my school).

Good Luck.
 
Has anyone got an interview from PCO yet?
 
I have an interview at IU! 😀
 
I have an interview now at SCCO!! Yea!!! Should I go now, or should I wait a month or so (so that it's really cold in Utah) when It would be more of a vacation?!
 
eye candy said:
Has anyone got an interview from PCO yet?
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Not yet.. but am still waiting for my professors to send in their LOR... hopefully that's why..

Let me know if you all hear anything ..🙂

:luck: Best Wishes :luck:
 
pippistrellodaq said:
I have an interview now at SCCO!! Yea!!! Should I go now, or should I wait a month or so (so that it's really cold in Utah) when It would be more of a vacation?!
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Congrats on getting your interview. When did you hear? I got everything to them on the first day so i'm really anxious. SCCO is currently my first choice. In my opinion if i were you and you want a vacation I would come soon while its still warm out here in california and you can spend a day at the beach.
 
pippistrellodaq said:
I have an interview now at SCCO!! Yea!!! Should I go now, or should I wait a month or so (so that it's really cold in Utah) when It would be more of a vacation?!
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CONGRATS!!! if you don't mind me asking...what was ur RC score on the OAT?🙂
 
optodood said:
Congrats on getting your interview. When did you hear? I got everything to them on the first day so i'm really anxious. SCCO is currently my first choice. In my opinion if i were you and you want a vacation I would come soon while its still warm out here in california and you can spend a day at the beach.
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Thanks, I received a letter in the mail today. It was dated September 18, which was probably 2 weeks after my app was completed. Ya, I'm really excited to come out. My wife would like to join me on this one, maybe we could go to Disneyland too. . .
 
Woohoo, after a long day of work and stress I come home to find a packet from PCO. They want to schedule an interview with me..I am so excited, they're an excellent school.
 
OMG!!! I JUST GOT AN INTERVIEW WITH PCO!!!!!!!! 🙂

.. sorry.. just alittle excited. :laugh:
 
Congrats! You must be ecstatic, is that your first choice? Hopefully I will hear from them at the beginning of the week, (Canada post brings a whole new meaning to the phase snail mail!)
God I hope I get an interview...
 
I just got the information packet from NOVA... the dress code seems crazy. I mean obviously they don't want people to look gross, but I feel like they're thinking I'm 15 and can't present myself well.. kinda weird..
 
GoDawgs2007 said:
I just got the information packet from NOVA... the dress code seems crazy. I mean obviously they don't want people to look gross, but I feel like they're thinking I'm 15 and can't present myself well.. kinda weird..
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I've not seen the dress code for NOVA but it may be because you'll be touring the clinic. They probably aren't concerned about your interview rather the image presented in their clinic. Congrats on the interview.
 
eye candy said:
Congrats! You must be ecstatic, is that your first choice? Hopefully I will hear from them at the beginning of the week, (Canada post brings a whole new meaning to the phase snail mail!)
God I hope I get an interview...
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Thanks! 🙂 PCO is such a great school! 😍 I know an interview doesn't = acceptance... but I am definately excited to have gotten this far 🙂

..And Don't worry, it's still early yet.. Good Luck! :luck:
 
xmattODx said:
I've not seen the dress code for NOVA but it may be because you'll be touring the clinic. They probably aren't concerned about your interview rather the image presented in their clinic. Congrats on the interview.
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Thanks! But this wasn't for the interview, it was for class, 8-5, M-F. You're not allowed to wear shorts, jeans, t-shirts, sandals, or sneakers, ever. If you show up to class or anywhere on campus in any of these, you are asked to leave and have an unexcused absence... Has anyone else heard about this?
 
GoDawgs2007 said:
Thanks! But this wasn't for the interview, it was for class, 8-5, M-F. You're not allowed to wear shorts, jeans, t-shirts, sandals, or sneakers, ever. If you show up to class or anywhere on campus in any of these, you are asked to leave and have an unexcused absence... Has anyone else heard about this?
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Now that, I agree, is out there. I'm not a fan of dress codes. You should see how I dress at work... I've actually been accused of being a homeless person on more than one occassion.
 
Wow! I just got an interview for SUNY 😱

I did NOT expect a reply from them so soon. I'd better make plans...I'm living abroad right now...
 
xmattODx said:
Now that, I agree, is out there. I'm not a fan of dress codes. You should see how I dress at work... I've actually been accused of being a homeless person on more than one occassion.
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GoDawgs2007 said:
Thanks! But this wasn't for the interview, it was for class, 8-5, M-F. You're not allowed to wear shorts, jeans, t-shirts, sandals, or sneakers, ever. If you show up to class or anywhere on campus in any of these, you are asked to leave and have an unexcused absence... Has anyone else heard about this?
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Yeah, this kind of turned me off of NOVA...
 
WahoOoo! Just received an email from 😍 ICO 😍 granting me an interview! 🙂
 
Does anyone know the acceptance rate of those granted an interview (especially for SUNY)?
 
I think I remember SUNY saying at their open house that they interview about half. I have heard in general from their students that an interview is an extremely good sign. Good luck and I hope to see you in class next year 🙂
 
For those of you who received interviews from ICO, when did you send your application/fee?
 
I got everything to ICO by mid august i believe.
 
I also got an interview at ICO and had all my stuff in in mid-August. 🙂
 
Added an IU interview today! Decisions, decisions. . .
 
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