So for most optometry schools, under their pre-req requirements, it says "one course" or "one semester or one quarter." I'm a Canadian student, what is the difference between the two? Also, for calculus, many of these schools want "one course," but introductory calculus is only offered as a 0.5 credit for a half term (one semester) at my university. Does this mean I will have to take another calculus course as well? Secondly, how are Canadian GPAs translated in America? Do they remain the same or is there an increase/decrease and is there a site I can visit for more info about this? Is GPA for optometry school calculated using all four years? On average, what GPA should I be aiming for in order to be competitive?
What sort of research are optometry schools looking for (should it be related to the field of optometry) and what is a good way to get involved in that? How many hours of volunteering vs research vs optometry shadowing are optometry schools typically looking for in a competitive applicant? Thanks!
What sort of research are optometry schools looking for (should it be related to the field of optometry) and what is a good way to get involved in that? How many hours of volunteering vs research vs optometry shadowing are optometry schools typically looking for in a competitive applicant? Thanks!