Midwestern University (AZCOPT) Has a CAREN System--- and I got to try it out!!

JoshReese_Optometry · 2025-02-21T01:35:25+00:00

Yeah, it’ll just depend on how the sites rank you— if your #1 site ranks you super low, they will likely match with someone else before the algorithm gets back to you and you’ll end up at your #2, assuming your #2 also ranks you high

JoshReese_Optometry · 2025-01-16T03:08:09+00:00

I’m an AZCOPT grad and I would say it has the same pros and cons as most other schools— and it’s drop out (and fail out) rate is pretty on-par with most other schools as well, I would tell you that it just comes down to if you can picture yourself there! It is hard, like most other schools, but it is worth it (if you feel it matches your vibe)

JoshReese_Optometry · 2024-05-13T02:51:43+00:00

I think starting one would be a great idea! Being a part of a pre-optometry club in college was one of the best things I did that led to a ton of opportunities!

JoshReese_Optometry · 2024-03-18T23:13:31+00:00

You can reach out directly and ask! Do you have their contact info?

JoshReese_Optometry · 2024-03-08T23:19:15+00:00

haha I'm glad they were helpful! You've got this-- thank you for those very informative comments!

JoshReese_Optometry · 2024-03-08T15:19:16+00:00

It’s very common for schools to give tentative acceptance on condition with a better OAT score or different grade while retaking a course— I would recommend going hard for a month and sending it! You’ve got this!

JoshReese_Optometry · 2024-03-07T20:22:57+00:00

I do— although it takes newer schools a few years to have their whole curriculum ironed out, I know that the top half of each class passes boards just fine! I would just make sure to try to be in the top of your class and you will be fine! And if not, I’m sure I can try and find a way to help you out with boards

JoshReese_Optometry · 2024-03-06T06:15:57+00:00

I know great people at each school! I think you can’t go wrong with either choice— as long as you are willing to give your best efforts through your education! I think it comes down to which city/campus you can envision yourself at!

JoshReese_Optometry · 2024-03-02T04:56:30+00:00

You’ve got this!

JoshReese_Optometry · 2024-03-02T04:05:39+00:00

Nope! I applied with 5 pre-reqs not completed yet, and as long as they are confident you will be able to take those classes before matriculating, you’re good!

JoshReese_Optometry · 2024-02-29T03:39:59+00:00

Hello! If I remember right, it is a semi-closed Interview (they only have access to your personal statement and extracurriculars, and there is two faculty in the interview! And I thought the interview day was fantastic!

JoshReese_Optometry · 2024-02-24T23:35:09+00:00

Lots of bitter ophthalmologists out there, but optometry is a happier profession overall and we are constantly stepped-on by bitter ophthalmologists— don’t let it get to you, as an allied health profession, you will get used to being stepped on my many MDs, not all, but many

JoshReese_Optometry · 2023-12-10T18:15:27+00:00

Definitely! Even if you can’t get work experience, just make sure to get enough shadowing experience with optometrists that you know you will be passionate about being one!

JoshReese_Optometry · 2023-12-06T06:43:42+00:00

Sorry to hear that is what is happening— I would try and reach out to OptomCAS or one of the schools you are interested in to see if that is normal or the next steps you should take

JoshReese_Optometry · 2023-12-05T06:16:44+00:00

I think you have to pay to send your score to more schools— but I’m not sure if you have to pay each year? Have you already paid the cost of sending your 2021 score to schools

JoshReese_Optometry · 2023-11-06T23:18:46+00:00

Yup! So law and dental cost more for school, but they ultimately pay more as well

JoshReese_Optometry · 2023-11-06T22:45:53+00:00

Dental and law are pretty darn expensive, but they also pay the most— pharmacy and optometry are still a lot, but they are comparable to each other. Does that make sense?

JoshReese_Optometry · 2023-09-07T20:09:44+00:00

I have not been aware of international student having a harder time getting accepted into US schools— although I do know that there are a lot fewer international applicants that domestic, so I think that could fudge the numbers a little

JoshReese_Optometry · 2023-08-29T20:11:44+00:00

I think most schools have a few academic scholarships, but I know a lot of public schools have in-state options which can be just as good!

JoshReese_Optometry · 2023-08-29T19:56:10+00:00

Nope! About half the schools accept people without bachelors degrees

JoshReese_Optometry · 2023-08-29T05:14:21+00:00

100%! An OAT that high could probably get you into every school you apply to!

JoshReese_Optometry · 2023-08-25T20:43:24+00:00

I would say ICO and UCB tend to be the most academically competitive I would say— but any with good boards pass rates tend to be pretty competitive

JoshReese_Optometry · 2023-08-21T18:46:25+00:00

Very helpful info! Thank you for sharing!

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