APPLICATION ANXIETY

[Nimsss]

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So apps for 2016 have opened and I'm freaking out because I haven't submitted my app yet. I'm STILL writing my personal statement. Who knew it was going to be so hard.

Can someone read it and tell me if I'm going in the right direction? I'm only on the "first draft" stage and I feel like it's so bad right now. Its always been hard for me to put my thoughts on paper.... 🙁

 

[Meeehai]

Can someone read it and tell me if I'm going in the right direction?

Sure, why not? Feel free to pm me if you want an opinion.

 

[amt1209]

It's still early!! I haven't submitted my application in yet either! I'd say as long as it's in by the end of the summer, we'll be fine.

 

[avy123]

The hardest part is always getting something down on paper...you still have plenty of time for revisions if necessary! PM me if you want me to take a look.

 

[Jalam]

My application is due april 2016. When is the latest I should submit it? Im applying to Midwestern btw.

 

[JoshDunc]

The earlier the better. As applications role in they will review them and start interviews and accepting students. My uncle has been practicing since 1993 and my cousin is going to start his second year soon. You're fine right now but if he were to tell you anything it would be not to wait until close to the deadline. I submitted mine yesterday even though they do not have my OAT score yet. Don't freak out about the application. To me, that's the easy part. Focus on the OAT and the interview if, and when, you get one! You'll do fine! Good luck! 🙂

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[Nimsss]

The earlier the better. As applications role in they will review them and start interviews and accepting students. My uncle has been practicing since 1993 and my cousin is going to start his second year soon. You're fine right now but if he were to tell you anything it would be not to wait until close to the deadline. I submitted mine yesterday even though they do not have my OAT score yet. Don't freak out about the application. To me, that's the easy part. Focus on the OAT and the interview if, and when, you get one! You'll do fine! Good luck! 🙂

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What do you mean "they do not have my OAT score yet"? Do you have to submit that separately to OptomCAS or just send scores to each school?

 

[JoshDunc]

OAT scores are sent to the schools by the testing center. Hence is why they do not have my scores. 🙂

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[Pari Kavya]

Anyone applying to SUNY optometry ?...or someone who has applied there that is familiar with their competitiveness ???...Here are my OAT scores but not sure if how they r looked upon by SUNY:

QR-370
RC-350
BIO-350
G Chem-390
O Chem-370
Physics-310 *THE one i am worried about *

TS-360
AA-360

 

[Dr_eyelien]

Up until what date of 2016 do have to turn in applications?! 😵
I know it depend on the school, but in general...?

 

[Pari Kavya]

Up until what date of 2016 do have to turn in applications?! 😵
I know it depend on the school, but in general...?

I know SUNY applications are due March 1 but they do early admission cycles and start evaluating applications in mid-August so i have submitted my application

 

[tkuhug]

Up until what date of 2016 do have to turn in applications?! 😵
I know it depend on the school, but in general...?

Usually March. But I know for sure Berkeley is December, and IAUPR is close to end of May

 

[jstyt7]

you are good on time no worries! just try to be done as soon as you can and feel good about your personal statement then submit! PM me if u want me to take a look..
Good luck through app. process!