optometry

hi, i am considering optometry school. if i go i would go to SUNY optometry and pay instate tuition, and potentially live at home to save more money. also, i am very fortunate that my parents have been saving money in a college fund and therefore i will not be in much debt after i graduate...

I'm confused as to how Optometry is super saturated? There are only 21 schools and most schools don't even graduate 100 per year! There are multiple medical schools that graduate 150+ yet physicians (or dentists/pharmacists) are not super saturated. So how is the optometrist career super...

Hello! I'm applying this cycle, and I'm looking for someone in optometry school or in the field to give me feedback on my personal statement. It's my second draft. I'm finished with all of optomcas except the personal statement. Thank you!!

I am going to be starting school at UH Optometry in the fall of 2016 and as of now I am very interested in the Neuro/Brain Vision Rehabilitation Residency offered. I just had a couple of questions for current optometrists who are both in this field and not. 1. Where would a nero-optometrist...

How can I find which states permits Optometrists do perform minor surgeries? I have been invited to interview in NSU (Oklahoma) and UMSL (St. Louis, Missouri). I know Oklahoma has the most progressive optometry laws, however, I have no idea about UMSL. Would I be able to perform minor...

I'm just wondering, has anyone here done an externship with the Draisin Vision Group? No one in my school has done one for the last few years, but I hear really good things. I'm just wondering most specifically about the degree each intern is allowed to get involved with the pt encounter, the...

Does anyone who applies to Indiana University Optometry School get invited to an Admissions Day interview? Or do they first narrow it down then invite people to an interview? I'm just trying to figure out if I should feel special because I got invited to the IUSO Admissions Day, or does...

Hi everyone. I recently figured out a way I could start optometry school in 2016 if I can get in. My school of choice started accepting on a rolling basis July 2015. I am worried whether my application would be a waste by January. I have my OAT scheduled for the beginning of December and hope to...

Hi all. I graduated undergrad in 2014. Took a year off and just took my OAT a few weeks ago. I made a 340AA/330TS. My cum GPA is a 3.35 and science GPA is 3.0. I applied to UHCO (1st choice), RSO, NOVA, and Maryland. I also successfully completed the summer TEXOCOP program at UHCO. I have 150...

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I wanted to reach out to anyone else who has gotten accepted and or officially accepted enrollment at OSU for the class of 2020! I started a Facebook page so that we can get to know eachother before next year.

Hi! I was wondering if anyone has had an interview at Salus University yet? This will be my first interview, and am looking for some examples of questions they have asked other applicants. Thanks!

Today I dropped optometry school in my home state. I was a first year student. I am a Biology major, and I picked optometry because I didn't want to do med school and wanted to be on the periphery of health care. I shadowed optometrists and I thought it would be a really cool and chill job...

My scores were: Bio: 300 Chem: 330 O. Chem: 310 Reading: 310 Physics: 300 QR: 310 AA: 310 TS: 310 My GPA is about 3.2 cumulative and science. However, I have A LOT of extracurricular activities and shadowing experiences. Over 100 hours shadowing optometry, and 7 different extracurricular...

Hey Everyone, I am having a really difficult time deciding between these schools. I loved the facility at SCO and could tell it was a great program, but I am scared of living in memphis and felt their wasn't much to do in the area. I really liked PCO and the early clinical experience, but a...

Hi!! How did you interview go? Date of Interview OAT Score Undergrad GPA Accepted/ Wait Listed/ Rejected?

Hi! Congrats to everyone who got accepted into optometry school!! In order to help others who are applying on their journey , if everyone could reply with the following info that be great!!! Also if you could include the timeline that way people can know about how long it takes 1. OAT...

Hi guys, I've been exploring the application on optomCAS and I'm confused about the "experiences" tab. I'd like some clarification on the differences between: extracurricular activities, shadowing, volunteering, and optometric experiences. For example, what fits under what category exclusively...

How are yall studying for NBEO part II? and when are you starting?!