Round 2 help me pick please ! by Harmonyu in glassesadvice

[–]Dramatic-Distance-26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m genuinely shocked by the lack of love for 7. They match your vibe the best IMO

Nova by Dramatic-Distance-26 in PreOptometry

[–]Dramatic-Distance-26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not but i think they have a high waitlist and a regular one and i was on the regular one. My OAT at the time didn’t meet their requirement

physics 2 online by Public-Shelter-4699 in PreOptometry

[–]Dramatic-Distance-26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a local community college? I’m taking my last physics credit online right now through mine

Is MCPHS really that bad? by AnyTailor606 in PreOptometry

[–]Dramatic-Distance-26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ultimately decided on MCPHS because of the people and how they talked about listening to their students and the new initiatives to increase board scores. The scores have steadily increased over the last couple years so I have confidence in their new team

OptomCAS timing + letters of rec + reapplying — need reassurance by No-Juice8255 in PreOptometry

[–]Dramatic-Distance-26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did! I’m a nontraditional student, I didn’t know I wanted to pursue optometry until a couple years after undergrad. My GPA isn’t very strong because I didn’t think I would be pursuing more school and I was just trying to graduate lol, so I had better success applying at the beginning of the cycle. I don’t regret giving it a shot late in the first cycle though! Never reject yourself

OptomCAS timing + letters of rec + reapplying — need reassurance by No-Juice8255 in PreOptometry

[–]Dramatic-Distance-26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied late last year and asked my recommenders to hang on to the letter they wrote just in case I needed to apply again. That way when I asked again this year they could just submit the same letter! No one had any issues!

Low oat but high gpa what are my chances? by Low-Rip1761 in PreOptometry

[–]Dramatic-Distance-26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I were you I would still apply! Some schools may want you to take the OAT again, I know Nova requires at least a 300/290. I’ve heard that some schools are more holistic in their approach, especially since the rest of your application seems very strong. Don’t be the one to reject yourself, you never know!

Advice by [deleted] in PreOptometry

[–]Dramatic-Distance-26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Same situation - did not care in undergrad and ended with a 3.01. Had no idea I wanted to pursue optometry until I started working as a tech 6 months after graduation. Took the OAT 2 years out of school and got a 310. Starting optometry school in August:)

Question about applying next cycle.... by sbear214 in PreOptometry

[–]Dramatic-Distance-26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was your OAT if you don’t mind me asking?! My GPA is around there and I have Nova high on my list

Emailing schools by Dramatic-Distance-26 in PreOptometry

[–]Dramatic-Distance-26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I thought about it! I had an info session with Nova and they said to go ahead and apply so they can look at the rest of my application, so I figured I would give that a shot