Neco, Nova, Suny, Pco, Ico + Gpa

[gochi]

Hi guys,

I have been reading quite about these schools.

I live in Canada, and my GPA isnt great (3.1).

Does anybody know what kind of a gpa I must have in order to be competitive among these schools, NECO, NOVA, SUNY, PCO, ICO.

If there are any other schools which I missed than please tell me!

Thanks-alot

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[luckyfool]

Hi guys,

I have been reading quite about these schools.

I live in Canada, and my GPA isnt great (3.1).

Does anybody know what kind of a gpa I must have in order to be competitive among these schools, NECO, NOVA, SUNY, PCO, ICO.

If there are any other schools which I missed than please tell me!

Thanks-alot

http://www.opted.org/profiles.pdf

Add 0.1 to the respective school's average GPA and the result is the school's competitive GPA.

 

[gochi]

Thanks, just the thing I was looking for!

 

[forum stalker]

Without an awesome OAT score or superb volunteer/observation experience, you can scratch out SUNY from the list and save the app fee. It is very competitive.

 

[EyeBaller]

However, they do understand that the Canadian undergrad system is different.. and I think they add around 0.3 to your GPA to "convert" it to a US standard. You can check with the school.. but I'm pretty sure SUNY does this..

Definitely get lots of experience in optometry, and if you can, in different modes of practice.. commercial/private/hospital etc. That will make your app much stronger!

Good luck!

 

[gochi]

thanks alot guys

Just a few questions... if I take more courses than the optometry pre-req's in Canada, will they be counted towards my GPA ?

Also, is there such a thing as "over the phone interview"

Thanks alot guys!

 

[optoforme]

Without an awesome OAT score or superb volunteer/observation experience, you can scratch out SUNY from the list and save the app fee. It is very competitive.

I know... SUNY accepts 1 out of 8 applicants. :/ ... I'm retaking the OAT in May so hopefully i can do 350+!!! And also ace the other prereqs i'm currently doing... :/